
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morgandale Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (56 Rentals)
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2319 S 17th St

2421 S 5th Pl

The Landing at 1st Street

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2272 W Bolivar Ave, Unit Upper East, Unit Upper East

2561 S 29th St

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4176 S 4th St, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

2435 S 9th St

2262 S Chase Ave

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1129 E Idaho St, Unit #1, Unit #1
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2562 S 9th St

2235 S 20th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview

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617 E Homer St, Unit 4, Unit 4

Oklahoma Gardens

Layton Grove

Southport Apartments

Southgate

Alverno Pool Apartments

3308 S 26th St
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2482 S 5th St

2166 S 6th St

Layton 1900

Dwell Bay View

2146 S Aldrich St

South Pine Apartments

2443 S Logan Ave

Vue Apartments

KinetiK

Stitchweld
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Lofts at Layton

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316A E Burdick Ave, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView

3508 S 43rd St, Unit 2BR Condo Apt with Garage, Unit 2BR Condo Apt with Garage

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3332 S Whitnall Ave, Unit UPPER, Unit UPPER

Cherokee Village

2727 S 13th St

Becher Terrace (55+)

2636 S. Logan

Southgate Retreat Apartments

Pinall Gardens
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1414-1420 E Warnimont Ave

Hunters Square

3073 W Ruskin Ct

2467 S Burrell St

Clare Heights Senior Apartments

1323 E Colorado St

4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)

Barrington Apartments

Cleveland Terrace

2867 S Kinnickinnic
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Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morgandale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgandale Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $860 | $1,762 |
| Morgandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $623 | $2,752 |
| Morgandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $747 | $3,345 |
| Morgandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,595 | $3,475 |
| Morgandale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,790 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Morgandale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morgandale area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Corliss priced from $623. The Landing at 1st Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Morgandale apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corliss | BOARDWALK | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| The Landing at 1st Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Norwich East | 1B1BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Layton Grove | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Loomis Hills | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morgandale, WI
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morgandale area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2379 S Howell Ave Model at 2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Morgandale apartment is the 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morgandale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A | 2379 S Howell Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 | 1129 Idaho E St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 3806 S Brust Ave, Unit Bay View 3B Close To Lake | 3806 S Brust Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER | 3100 S Griffin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| South Pine Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 617 E Homer St, Unit 4 | 617 E Homer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1129 E Idaho St, Unit #1 | 1129 E Idaho St | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
| Layton Grove | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Southgate | Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morgandale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Morgandale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morgandale is under $1,110.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morgandale?
The cheapest apartment in Morgandale is Corliss which is listed at $623, while the average apartment in Morgandale costs $2,142.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morgandale?
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 83 regular apartments in Morgandale 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 Morgandale?
Cheap apartments in Morgandale have an average cost of $384 which is $1,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morgandale.
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