
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metcalfe Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (93 Rentals)
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CWC Community Within the Corridor

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Gorman Homes

The Ardmore Apartments

2460 W Kilbourn Ave

Golden Eagle Flats

Marquee Communities

605 N 30th St

Tioga Apartments
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852 N 15th St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

3123-23A N 37th St

2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

Himount Gardens

3356 N 12th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC
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3739 N 17th St

Clybourn Place

3128 N 38th St

502 N 39th St

2935 N 57th St

1902 W Nash St

3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower

1902 W Nash St

905 N Hawley Rd

907 N Hawley Rd
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434 N 31st St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

Columbia Square

Walnut Park Apartments

37th St School Senior Apartments
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3118-3124 W Wells St

Valley Square Apartments

City Square Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

The Griot Apartments

Gilman Building

Kilbourn Apartments

28 West Apartments List

Villages Apartments

2518 Apartments
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Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metcalfe Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe Park Studio Apartments | $984 | $675 | $1,535 |
| Metcalfe Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $529 | $2,616 |
| Metcalfe Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $600 | $3,192 |
| Metcalfe Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $750 | $3,800 |
| Metcalfe Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $870 | $1,736 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metcalfe Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Metcalfe Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metcalfe Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $600. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Metcalfe Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Burleigh | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Clybourn Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metcalfe Park, WI
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metcalfe Park area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3946 N 25th St Model at 3946 N 25th St, Unit Lower in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Metcalfe Park apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,195 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metcalfe Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3946 N 25th St, Unit Lower | 3946 N 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 3250 N 50th St, Unit 3250 | 3250 N 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| 2569 N 61st St, Unit 2569 | 2569 N 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit down | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2327 N 14th St, Unit Upper | 2327 N 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metcalfe Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Metcalfe Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metcalfe Park is under $870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metcalfe Park?
The cheapest apartment in Metcalfe Park is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Metcalfe Park costs $9,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metcalfe 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 36 regular apartments in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Park?
Cheap apartments in Metcalfe Park have an average cost of $487 which is $8,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metcalfe Park.
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