Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Valley Forge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Forge

5613-5645 W Valley Forge DrMilwaukee, WI 53213
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Hawley Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawley Terrace

429 S Hawley RdMilwaukee, WI 53214
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8420 W Greenfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8420 W Greenfield Ave

8420 W Greenfield AveWest Allis, WI 53214
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Far West Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far West Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Forge priced from $895. Hawley Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Far West Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,035
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Side, WI

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West Side area is the $2.14 price per square foot The Allis Model at Union Green Apartments in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Far West Side apartment is the C6-R - 2X2 Model at Six Points Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union Green ApartmentsThe Allis3BR,2BA$2.14
Six Points ApartmentsC6-R - 2X22BR,2BA$1.64
531 S 74th St, Unit 531531 S 74th St3BR,1BA$1.52
River Parkway II2BD 2BA - 2D2BR,2BA$1.88
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes2 BD/ 1 BA: Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.72
1337 S 56th St, Unit Upper1337 S 56th St2BR,1BA$2.00
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Honey Creek PlaceA1 1.11BR,1BA$2.27
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far West Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #175

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Side Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Far West Side is Valley Forge which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Far West Side costs $2,340.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far West 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 West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Far West Side?

Cheap apartments in Far West Side have an average cost of $238 which is $2,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West Side.

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