Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Barrington Apartments

4635 S 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53221
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Far South Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far South Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at The Landing at 1st Street priced from $860. Southgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable Far South Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landing at 1st StreetStudioStudio,1BA$860
SouthgateGreenhouse1BR,1BA$942
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$952
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Alverno Pool Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far South Side, WI

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far South Side area is the $1.52 price per square foot Phase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose Model at Southfield Apartments in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,636. The second greatest value Far South Side apartment is the Landing Model at Layton 1900 starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 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.
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1.52
Layton 1900Landing2BR,1BA$1.32
Franklin Park2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.47
RaviniaConcord1BR,1BA$1.70
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.76
SouthgateConservatory2BR,1BA$1.49
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Alverno Pool Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.59
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far South Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far South Side Apartment is $942 at Southgate.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Far South Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Far South Side is starting from $1,081 at Southgate.

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