
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (428 Rentals)
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616 W Chambers St

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608-610 W Burleigh St.

2338-2340 N 15th St.

3301-3303 N 29th St.

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1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

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2484 W Chambers St

829 N. Cass
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Hillside, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $655 | $2,711 |
Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $513 | $4,483 |
Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $753 | $10,000+ |
Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $870 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at MLK Library Apartments priced from $513. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MLK Library Apartments | 1x1-PBV | 1BR,1BA | $513 |
Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, WI
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.72 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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709 E Brady St, Unit 1 | 709 E Brady St | 3BR,1BA | $0.72 |
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A | 3718 W Vliet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower | 2869 N 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
1712 E Park Pl, Unit 1 | 1712 E Park Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back | 2457 N 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 | 1638 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
The Germania | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
Oakland Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Burleigh | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Hillside, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Hillside Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside is MLK Library Apartments which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $2,822.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside?
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 61 regular apartments in Hillside 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 Hillside?
Cheap apartments in Hillside have an average cost of $354 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.
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