Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Layton Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (52 Rentals)

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602 S 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53204

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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Clarke Square Terrace (55+)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

1740 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Paper Box Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paper Box Lofts

1560 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

1219 W Walker StMilwaukee, WI 53204

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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2727 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 13th St

2727 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Becher Terrace (55+)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Terrace (55+)

1800 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Golden Domes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Hunters Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Square

3180 W Dakota StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Parkway South
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway South

2433-2551 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3073 W Ruskin Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3073 W Ruskin CtMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Layton Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Layton Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. 4611 W National Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Layton Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
4611 W National AveStudiosStudio,1BA$825
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$992
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Layton Park, WI

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Layton Park area is the $0.98 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Layton Park apartment is the 1657 S 11th St Model at 1657 S 11th St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Layton Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.98
1657 S 11th St, Unit B1657 S 11th St2BR,1BA$0.80
1544 S 21st St, Unit UPPER1544 S 21st St2BR,1BA$0.73
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.12
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Paper Box Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.34
5821 W Lincoln Ave1 Bd / 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.47
4611 W National AveStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #144

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Layton Park Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Layton Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Layton Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Layton Park is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Layton Park?

The cheapest apartment in Layton Park is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Layton Park costs $1,725.

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 12 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 $198 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Layton Park.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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