Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Valley Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (59 Rentals)

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8043 W Appleton Ave, Unit 4
$1,200
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$1,200
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8043 W Appleton Ave, Unit 4

8043 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53218
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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4075 N 85th St, Unit 4075

4075 N 85th St
MilwaukeeWI53222
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Grantosa Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grantosa Crossing

4335 N 104th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Imperial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

6766 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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6701-6710 W Keefe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

6701-6710 W Keefe AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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7731 W Hampton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7731 W Hampton Ave

7731 W Hampton AveMilwaukee, WI 53218
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3118-3132 N 76th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3132 N 76th St

3118-3132 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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7005 W Center St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7005 W Center St

7005 W Center StMilwaukee, WI 53210
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3210 N 76th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3210 N 76th St

3210 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Grantosa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grantosa

4903 N 85th StMilwaukee, WI 53225
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8130 W North Ave, Unit 3
$1,250
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8130 W North Ave, Unit 3

8130 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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Golden Valley, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Golden Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Valley area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at FIFTY101 Apartments priced from $1,000. Rivercourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Golden Valley apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,069
The Regent Senior & The Oxford3 Bedroom - Income Restricted 50%3BR,2BA$1,307
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1BA$1,317
Pasadena ApartmentsPasadena I 7131BR,1BA$1,635
2929 on Mayfair1B1BR,1BA$1,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Valley, WI

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Valley area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Golden Valley apartment is the 2744 N 92nd St Model at 2744 N 92nd St, Unit 2744 (Lower Unit) starting at $1,395 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Capitol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
2744 N 92nd St, Unit 2744 (Lower Unit)2744 N 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.19
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
8043 W Appleton Ave, Unit 48043 W Appleton Ave1BR,2BA$1.33
10523 W Hampton Ave, Unit 210523 W Hampton Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Synergy at the MayfairPyrite 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
9729 - 9739 W Hampton AveCarpeting2BR,1BA$1.45
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.84
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1.5BA$1.80
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1.56

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Golden Valley is FIFTY101 Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Golden Valley costs $11,557.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Valley?

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 7 regular apartments in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?

Cheap apartments in Golden Valley have an average cost of $310 which is $11,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Valley.

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