Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Village Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (65 Rentals)

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$1,200 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1552 S 3rd 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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Shoe Factory Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shoe Factory Lofts

224 W Washington 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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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd 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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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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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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2636 S. Logan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Village area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Village apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissSAWYER1BR,1BA$623
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$841
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$858
1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
National Ave Lofts60% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,133
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,147

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Village, WI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Village area is the $1.50 price per square foot 439-441 E Dover St Model at 439-441 E Dover St, Unit 439 upper in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Lincoln Village apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) starting at $895 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
439-441 E Dover St, Unit 439 upper439-441 E Dover St3BR,1BA$1.50
1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
220 E Wilbur Ave, Unit Lower220 E Wilbur Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
National Ave Lofts60% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
1303 W Greenfield Ave, Unit 1B1303 W Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Oklahoma GardensCypress2BR,1BA$1.53
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
SouthgateConservatory2BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #40

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Village is under $1,147.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Village?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Village is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Lincoln Village costs $2,330.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Village?

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 43 regular apartments in Lincoln Village 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 Lincoln Village?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Village have an average cost of $239 which is $2,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Village.

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