Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Brown Deer Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (56 Rentals)

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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Sherman Gardens Apt.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Gardens Apt.

5940 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Continental House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Continental House

5301 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4603 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4603 N 29th St

4603 N 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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3924 W Good Hope Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3924 W Good Hope Rd

3924 W Good Hope RdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Florist Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florist Gardens

3402-3426 W Florist AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4661 N 36th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4661 N 36th St

4661 N 36th StMilwaukee, WI 53209

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The Lydell
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The Lydell

5905 N Lydell AveGlendale, WI 53217
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Woodale Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodale Crossing

4114 W Woodale AveBrown Deer, WI 53209
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Bradley Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradley Manor

4527 W Bradley RdBrown Deer, WI 53223
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Outer Brown Deer, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Brown Deer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Brown Deer area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. Brook Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Outer Brown Deer apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
Brook Lane ApartmentsStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$759
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$935
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments21G-601BR,1BA$960
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1,081
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Brown Deer, WI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Brown Deer area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2bd Model at Clayton Park Townhouses in the in the Estabrook Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Outer Brown Deer apartment is the 2b/2bs Model at River Place starting at $1,350 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Northridge Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Brown Deer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clayton Park Townhouses2bd2BR,1BA$1.43
River Place2b/2bs2BR,2BA$1.24
Bradley Crossing I and II2B1B 989SF2BR,1BA$1.35
5211 N Santa Monica Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Algonquin Manor Senior Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 BA 955 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.36
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments11A-601BR,1BA$1.38
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Brook Lane ApartmentsStudio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.27

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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Brown Deer Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Brown Deer?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Brown Deer is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Brown Deer?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Brown Deer is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Outer Brown Deer costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Brown Deer?

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 47 regular apartments in Outer Brown Deer 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 Outer Brown Deer?

Cheap apartments in Outer Brown Deer have an average cost of $146 which is $3,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Brown Deer.

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