Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrill Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (140 Rentals)

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merrill Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $559. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Merrill Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$700
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill Park, WI

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill 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 Merrill Park apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill 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$0.93
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South Central 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 searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrill Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merrill Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merrill Park is under $833.

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

The cheapest apartment in Merrill Park is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in Merrill Park costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merrill 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 18 regular apartments in Merrill 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 Merrill Park?

Cheap apartments in Merrill Park have an average cost of $263 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrill Park.

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