
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muskegg Way Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (180 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Muskegg Way area of Milwaukee.


Shoe Factory Lofts

700 Lofts

East National Flats

Corliss

Chapel Garden Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Studio

1828 S 11th St, Unit 1

The Ardmore Apartments

Castings Place Apartments
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Golden Eagle Flats

2319 S 17th St

1130 W Washington St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

2421 S 5th Pl

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave
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2224 W Wisconsin Ave

3215 S 48th St

2145A S 15th St

4820 W Forest Home Ave

4934 W Forest Home Ave

1532 South 13th Street

4925 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 6

2435 S 9th St

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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

2804 W Lincoln Ave
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2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

1710 W Mineral St

Seven04 Place Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

1630 W National Ave

2262 S Chase Ave

2869 S 6th St

1801 W Oklahoma Ave
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Michigan Street Commons

Hide House Lofts Bayview

Total Monthly Price
1952 S 24th St, Unit 1952A

The Lofts at Plankinton

Playbill Flats

3270 S 49th St

2235 S 20th St

2132 S 23rd St, Unit lower

740 North by 3L Living

Tower Apartments
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Muskegg Way, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Muskegg Way?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegg Way Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $650 | $5,658 |
| Muskegg Way 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $486 | $8,107 |
| Muskegg Way 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Muskegg Way 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,050 | $6,730 |
| Muskegg Way 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,600 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 180 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Muskegg Way Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Muskegg Way Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Muskegg Way area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $559. East National Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Muskegg Way apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $559 |
| East National Flats | The Hoan - 30% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $645 |
| Corliss | Steamline - 40% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $659 |
| Castings Place Apartments | Type A (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| 1630 W National Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Michigan Street Commons | The Skyline | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muskegg Way, WI
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muskegg Way area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Muskegg Way apartment is the 3B Model at Paper Box Lofts starting at $1,195 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muskegg Way apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 2805 S 7th St, Unit 2805 | 2805 S 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| National Ave Lofts | 50% 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 617 E Homer St, Unit 4 | 617 E Homer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit Unit #2 | 1608 W Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Shoe Factory Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMuskegg Way, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Muskegg Way, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muskegg Way Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Muskegg Way?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Muskegg Way is under $966.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muskegg Way?
The cheapest apartment in Muskegg Way is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in Muskegg Way costs $2,247.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Muskegg Way?
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 123 regular apartments in Muskegg Way 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 Muskegg Way?
Cheap apartments in Muskegg Way have an average cost of $545 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muskegg Way.
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