Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (12 Rentals)

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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. Norwich East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. 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
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$949
Loomis HillsArlington1BR,1BA$1,036
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far South Side, WI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far South Side area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2-bedroom - 2G Model at Loomis Crossing Apartments in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Far South Side apartment is the 3806 S Brust Ave Model at 3806 S Brust Ave, Unit Bay View 3B Close To Lake starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 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.
Loomis Crossing Apartments2-bedroom - 2G2BR,2BA$1.64
3806 S Brust Ave, Unit Bay View 3B Close To Lake3806 S Brust Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1.52
College Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Upper Remodel2BR,1.5BA$1.43
1802 E Howard Ave, Unit 31802 E Howard Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Ridge View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
South Pine Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
Layton GroveWillow1BR,1BA$1.44
Alverno Pool Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.59

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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 The Landing at 1st Street.

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