
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (23 Rentals)
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GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS

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9838 W Fond du Lac Ave, Unit 2

Riverwood Court Apartments

Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments

Sycamore Place Apartments

Fortitude Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

Granville Heights Senior Apartments

9324-9420 W Brown Deer Rd

8910-8920 N Michele St

Parkside at 76th

Mariners Pointe Apartments

6320-6330 N 91st St
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Rainbow Terrace Apartments

10300 W Dean Rd

Deer Trail Apartments

6011 W Port Ave

Servite Village Apartments

7452 N Granville Rd

Northwoods Apartments
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5901 W Brown Deer Rd, Unit #215

5625 W Brown Deer Rd, Unit 207
Melody View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melody View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody View Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Melody View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $757 | $1,485 |
| Melody View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $875 | $2,205 |
| Melody View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $1,195 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melody View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Melody View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melody View area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $490. Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Melody View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $490 |
| Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments | 21G-60 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Deer Trail Apartments | 2bd 1.5ba | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| 7452 N Granville Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Sycamore Place Apartments | SP1-1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody View, WI
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody View area is the $1.58 price per square foot Emerald Model at Arbor Ridge in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Melody View apartment is the 5825 N 76th St Model at 5825 N 76th St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Hampton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melody View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ridge | Emerald | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 5825 N 76th St, Unit B | 5825 N 76th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 8950 N 95th St, Unit woodlands | 8950 N 95th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Sycamore Place Apartments | SP2-1.5P | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 7601-7603 W Donna Ct | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Deer Trail Apartments | 2bd 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Meetinghouse | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments | 11A-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melody View Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody View?
The cheapest apartment in Melody View is GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS which is listed at $490, while the average apartment in Melody View costs $1,509.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melody View?
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 14 regular apartments in Melody View that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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