
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyons Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (65 Rentals)
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2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028

4934 W Forest Home Ave

4820 W Forest Home Ave

2804 W Lincoln Ave

Forest Arms Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

Woodland Court

2561 S 29th St

3270 S 49th St
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Layton Grove

Southgate

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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1

Southport Apartments

3473 S 83rd St

Cherokee Village

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Hamilton Manor

Southgate Retreat Apartments
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WestGlen

5302 W Burnham St

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

Becher Apartments

Parkway South

3130 S 48th St

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3073 W Ruskin Ct

Forrest Park
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2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit

6500 W Howard Avenue

Morgan Avenue Apartments

2553 S 44th St. (6 Unit)

7875 W Oklahoma Ave

51st Street 8 Families

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5324 Beloit Rd

Prairie Hill Senior Apartments

48 on Cold Spring
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Honey Creek Apartments

Heritage West Allis Senior

Greenfield Village

Loomis Hills

Quail Hollow Apartments

Colonial Manor Apartments

4075 S 65th St

4081 S 65th St

4055 S 65th St

Willowick Apartments
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Lyons Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lyons Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Park Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $795 | $1,595 |
| Lyons Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $845 | $2,703 |
| Lyons Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $900 | $3,383 |
| Lyons Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,400 | $3,050 |
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Cheapest Available Lyons Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyons Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1601 S 84th St priced from $800. 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Lyons Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1601 S 84th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Loomis Hills | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Layton Grove | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Water Tower View Apartments | B 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Woodland Court | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyons Park, WI
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyons Park area is the $0.93 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 $1,400. The second greatest value Lyons Park apartment is the 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyons Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 | 2710 S 68th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Ravinia | Aberdeen | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101 | 5214 W Forest Home Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Water Tower View Apartments | B 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Layton Grove | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 1601 S 84th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyons Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lyons Park?
The cheapest apartment in Lyons Park is 1601 S 84th St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Lyons Park costs $2,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lyons 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 16 regular apartments in Lyons 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 Lyons Park?
Cheap apartments in Lyons Park have an average cost of $118 which is $1,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lyons Park.
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