
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $675 (30 Rentals)


1532 South 13th Street

2435 S 9th St

Total Monthly Price
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

2804 W Lincoln Ave

Chapel Garden Apartments

2262 S Chase Ave
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2459 S 8th St, Unit 2459- UPPER

2235 S 20th St

2132 S 23rd St, Unit lower

2482 S 5th St

Schuster Historic Lofts

653 W Bruce St

2166 S 6th St
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421-425 Washington

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

Total Monthly Price
708 S 7th St, Unit 708A

The Alexander Lofts

812-814-814 S 30th St

Becher Terrace (55+)

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)
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Clarke Square Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave

1020 W National Ave

2443 S 9th St

La Corona Apt

Mitchell Street Market Lofts
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1578 S Union St

2925-2929 W Greenfield Ave
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 | $1,256 | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $486 | $2,565 |
Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $675 | $4,261 |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,050 | $2,625 |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,600 | $1,800 |
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Best Local Schools in Near South Side, Milwaukee, WI
Mitchell Integrated Arts School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near South Side is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Near South Side costs $1,800.
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 1 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 $206 which is $1,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.
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