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$486 - $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Schuster Historic Lofts
1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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$577 - $1,5052 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Paper Box Lofts
1560 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2474 S 5th Pl
MilwaukeeWI53207
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1532 South 13th Street
1532 South 13th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204
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$847 - $1,182Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Burnham Hill Apartments
1720 S 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
2469 S 5th St
MilwaukeeWI53207
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1710 W Mineral St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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1704 W Lincoln Ave
MilwaukeeWI53215
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2235 S 20th St
MilwaukeeWI53215
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602 S 9th St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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$9752 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2048 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2048A Upper
2048 S Layton BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53215
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1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit D
1301 W Greenfield AveMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1517 S 21st St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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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 | $1,133 | $695 | $1,475 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $486 | $2,725 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $577 | $3,353 |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,195 | $3,937 |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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Cheapest Available Near South Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Burnham Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $906. Here are the most affordable Near South Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $906 |
| Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,036 |
| Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| The Alexander Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Element Apartments | Xenon | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South Side, WI
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South Side area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Mercantile Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Near South Side apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Granary Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercantile Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Granary Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit D | 1301 W Greenfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2048 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2048A Upper | 2048 S Layton Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Mitchell Integrated Arts School
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near South Side is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Near South Side costs $1,450.
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 11 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 $381 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.
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