Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrill Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (92 Rentals)

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property at 2413 N 24th Pl

$875 - $975

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2413 N 24th Pl

MilwaukeeWI53206
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Walnut Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
Senior Living
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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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The Griot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Griot Apartments

2235 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Gilman Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Adlon Apartments

4315 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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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 Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. 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
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
2448 W Killbourn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$860
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill Park, WI

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill Park area is the $1.05 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 $1,575. The second greatest value Merrill Park apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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$1.05
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
1534 N 39th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit1534 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.17
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.18
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
1957 S 11th St, Unit 1957 Upper1957 S 11th St3BR,1BA$0.98
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Merrill Park is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Merrill Park costs $1,895.

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 25 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 $295 which is $1,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrill Park.

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