Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee River Parkway Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (63 Rentals)

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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Sherman Gardens Apt.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Gardens Apt.

5940 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Continental House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Continental House

5301 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Florist Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florist Gardens

3402-3426 W Florist AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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3825 N Oakland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3825 N Oakland Ave

3825 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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4603 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4603 N 29th St

4603 N 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Estelle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Estelle Apartments

4455 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1320 E Capitol Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1320 E Capitol Dr

1320 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Northshore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

4001-4015 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1420 E Capitol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E Capitol

1420 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1428 E Capitol Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1428 E Capitol Dr

1428 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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3819 N Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3819 N Oakland Ave

3819 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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Riverwest Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Terrace

1230 E Singer CirMilwaukee, WI 53212
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4661 N 36th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4661 N 36th St

4661 N 36th StMilwaukee, WI 53209

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425 E Henry Clay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 E Henry Clay St

425 E Henry Clay StMilwaukee, WI 53217
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

4221 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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The Lydell
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$916 - $3,234
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The Lydell

5905 N Lydell AveGlendale, WI 53217
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Milwaukee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milwaukee River Parkway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milwaukee River Parkway area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee River Parkway apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Florist Gardens2/22BR,1BA$875
Ardmore Terrace1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$925
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$985
524 E Henry Clay St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee River Parkway, WI

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee River Parkway area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2bd Model at Clayton Park Townhouses in the in the Estabrook Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Milwaukee River Parkway apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Bay Village Townhomes starting at $1,675 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Estabrook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee River Parkway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clayton Park Townhouses2bd2BR,1BA$1.43
Bay Village Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
5211 N Santa Monica Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Charleston East Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.49
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99
318 E Henry Clay St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Florist Gardens2/22BR,1BA$1.07
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee River Parkway Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee River Parkway?

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee River Parkway is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Milwaukee River Parkway costs $12,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukee River Parkway?

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 15 regular apartments in Milwaukee River Parkway 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 Milwaukee River Parkway?

Cheap apartments in Milwaukee River Parkway have an average cost of $130 which is $11,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee River Parkway.

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