Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muskegg Way Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (180 Rentals)

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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2
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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

1608 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
East National FlatsThe Hoan - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
CorlissSteamline - 40% AMI2BR,2BA$659
Castings Place ApartmentsType A (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$690
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$947
1630 W National Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Michigan Street CommonsThe Skyline1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
2805 S 7th St, Unit 28052805 S 7th St2BR,1BA$1.42
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Oklahoma GardensTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit Unit #21608 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Shoe Factory Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Muskegg Way, Milwaukee, WI

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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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