Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muskegg Way Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (158 Rentals)

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property at 2026 S Layton Blvd

$880

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$880

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028, Unit 2028

2026 S Layton Blvd
MilwaukeeWI53215

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property at 2435 S 9th St

$895 - $1,025

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2435 S 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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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 Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Chapel Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here are the most affordable Muskegg Way apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$937
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
700 LoftsOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$945
1630 W National Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Michigan Street CommonsThe Michigan1BR,1BA$961
CorlissLOGGER1BR,1BA$962
740 North by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muskegg Way, WI

As of May 06, 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 2B Model at Riverside Lofts starting at $1,730 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Riverside Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.33
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
City Hall Square Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA **Section 42/ 60% Available Now2BR,1BA$1.58
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
Michigan Street CommonsThe Michigan1BR,1BA$1.46

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Muskegg Way, Milwaukee, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Muskegg Way?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Muskegg Way is at Schuster Historic Lofts listed at $880.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Muskegg Way Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Muskegg Way Apartment is $486 at Schuster Historic Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Muskegg Way Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Muskegg Way is starting from $577 at Paper Box Lofts.

What is the most affordable Muskegg Way Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Muskegg Way Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Johnson Legacy East Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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