
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Layton Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (97 Rentals)
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Chapel Garden Apartments

2319 S 17th St

1130 W Washington St

2421 S 5th Pl

1532 South 13th Street

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028, Unit 2028

4925 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 6

4934 W Forest Home Ave

4820 W Forest Home Ave
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2435 S 9th St

2621 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

2804 W Lincoln Ave

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

1740 W Pierce St

2523 S 12th St

1712A W Mineral St

1710 W Mineral St
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Seven04 Place Apartments

1630 W National Ave

2869 S 6th St

2262 S Chase Ave

Burnham Hill Apartments

3270 S 49th St

2561 S 29th St

711 S 34th St

2562 S 9th St

Southgate
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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1143 S 25th St

Southport Apartments

769-771-771 W Windlake Ave

2482 S 5th St

Alverno Pool Apartments

Oklahoma Manor

St. Gregory

Oklahoma Gardens

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments
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2166 S 6th St

653 W Bruce St

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1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

The Alexander Lofts

Taxco Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Layton Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton Park Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $695 | $1,350 |
| Layton Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $486 | $2,875 |
| Layton Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $875 | $4,060 |
| Layton Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,050 | $3,260 |
| Layton Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,736 | $1,736 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Layton Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Layton Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Layton Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $902. Seven04 Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Layton Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $902 |
| Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 1630 W National Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Oklahoma Manor | Dakota | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Layton Park, WI
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Layton Park area is the $1.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Block in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Layton Park apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Layton Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Block | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101 | 5214 W Forest Home Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc. | 2bu | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2 | 1608 W Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Layton Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Layton Park?
The cheapest apartment in Layton Park is Seven04 Place Apartments which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Layton Park costs $1,736.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Layton Park?
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 13 regular apartments in Layton Park 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 Layton Park?
Cheap apartments in Layton Park have an average cost of $220 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Layton Park.
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