Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (3 Rentals)

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Far South Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far South Side, WI

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far South Side area is the $1.55 price per square foot Woodview Model at American Colony in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Far South Side apartment is the 2x2 Model at Clare Heights Senior Apartments starting at $1,035 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Far South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American ColonyWoodview2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Layton 1900Bravo2BR,1BA$1.47
Tuckaway Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.67
Sunburst Apartments1 BR / 1BA Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.56
Layton GroveCedar II2BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far South Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #150

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far South Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far South Side?

The cheapest apartment in Far South Side is Seaway Terrace Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Far South Side costs $1,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far South Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Far South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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