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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028, Unit 2028

2026 S Layton Blvd
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 1 Bed unit found at Corliss priced from $547. 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
CorlissSAWYER1BR,1BA$547
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
1315 CassStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor View, WI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor View area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Harbor View apartment is the 2B Model at Riverside Lofts starting at $1,730 with a $1.33 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.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Riverside Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.33
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbor View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harbor View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harbor View is at University Crossing I listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harbor View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harbor View Apartment is $750 at Colonial Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harbor View Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harbor View is starting from $659 at Corliss.

What is the most affordable Harbor View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Harbor View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Historic Lofts on Kilbourn and starts from $1,104.

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