Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (38 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Norwich East priced from $899. FairCrest Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Far South Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
FairCrest Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
Layton GroveOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Landing at 1st StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
SouthgateOne Bed One Bath 614 sqft1BR,1BA$1,011
Loomis HillsOne Bed One Bath 585 sqft1BR,1BA$1,077
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
4340 W Loomis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Special1BR,1BA$1,150
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far South Side, WI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far South Side area is the $1.59 price per square foot 5041 S 13th St Model at 5041 S 13th St, Unit 5041 South 13th Street in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Far South Side apartment is the 985 W Morgan Ave Model at 985 W Morgan Ave, Unit 985 W Morgan Lower starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 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.
5041 S 13th St, Unit 5041 South 13th Street5041 S 13th St3BR,1BA$1.59
985 W Morgan Ave, Unit 985 W Morgan Lower985 W Morgan Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
4029 S Nevada St, Unit 4029 Lower4029 S Nevada St3BR,1BA$1.65
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Indigo2BR,1BA$1.62
Ridge ViewTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER3100 S Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
Oklahoma GardensTwo Bed One Bath 882 sqft2BR,1BA$1.66
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
4210 S 22nd St, Unit Apt 14210 S 22nd St1BR,1BA$1.60
FairCrest Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $899 at Norwich East.

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 $1,150 at 4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit).

What is the most affordable Far South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Far South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at Layton and starts from $1,710.

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