Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $755 (12 Rentals)

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Near South Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Near South Side Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $800 | $1,749 |
Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $500 | $2,935 |
Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $755 | $7,486 |
Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,195 | $3,275 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near South Side is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near South Side is Paper Box Lofts which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Near South Side costs $2,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near South Side?
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 16 regular apartments in Near South Side 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 Near South Side?
Cheap apartments in Near South Side have an average cost of $773 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.
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