Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Village Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (75 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028

2026 S Layton Blvd
MilwaukeeWI53215

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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2
$900
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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

1608 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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1821 E Howard Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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1821 E Howard Ave, Unit 1

1821 E Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper
$1,200
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1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper

1926 S 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
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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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Paper Box Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paper Box Lofts

1560 W Pierce 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
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1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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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 2 Beds unit found at Corliss priced from $659. Chapel Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Village apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CorlissCARRIAGE2BR,2BA$659
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$902
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
1630 W National Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$968
La Corona Apt2 Bedroom HUD2BR,1BA$1,011
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Village, WI

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Village 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 Lincoln Village apartment is the 2818 S Delaware Ave Model at 2818 S Delaware Ave, Unit 2818 - Upper starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
The BlockTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
2818 S Delaware Ave, Unit 2818 - Upper2818 S Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Oklahoma GardensWillow2BR,1BA$1.55
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #21608 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
La Corona Apt2 Bedroom HUD2BR,1BA$1.44

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Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI

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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 $1,039.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Village is Seven04 Place Apartments which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Lincoln Village costs $2,650.

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 54 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 $398 which is $2,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Village.

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