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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2
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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

1608 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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$950 - $1,000

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Available Jul 10

2521 S 8th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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Harbor View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harbor View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor View area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at East National Flats priced from $645. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Harbor View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East National FlatsThe Hoan - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
1315 CassFirst Month Free Rent Special - Front EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor View, WI

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor View area is the $0.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Windsor Court Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Harbor View apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
2867 S Kinnickinnic2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #21608 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbor View Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harbor View?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor View is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor View?

The cheapest apartment in Harbor View is Tioga Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Harbor View costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor View?

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 180 regular apartments in Harbor View 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 Harbor View?

Cheap apartments in Harbor View have an average cost of $374 which is $2,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor View.

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