Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (36 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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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Paper Box Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paper Box Lofts

1560 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

1219 W Walker StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Becher Terrace (55+)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Terrace (55+)

1800 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Golden Domes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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La Corona Apt
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Corona Apt

1655 S 3rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Near South Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $559. Seven04 Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Near South Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
1630 W National Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Alexander Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Granary Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Mercantile Lofts2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,825
Timber Lofts MKE2A2BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South Side, WI

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near South Side area is the $1.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Block in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Near South Side apartment is the Two Bedroom C2 Model at Brix Apartment Lofts starting at $2,595 with a $2.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BlockTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Brix Apartment LoftsTwo Bedroom C22BR,2BA$2.33
Mercantile Lofts2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.89
708 S 7th St, Unit 708A708 S 7th St2BR,1BA$1.57
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
Granary Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit Unit #21608 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
The Alexander Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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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 $559, 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 $240 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.

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