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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
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
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
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill Park, WI

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill Park area is the $0.63 price per square foot 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $948. 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.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper2330 N 45th St4BR,1BA$1.17
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit2407 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.11
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$0.77
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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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 $875.

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 $1,800.

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 34 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 $269 which is $1,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrill Park.

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