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Park West, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park West area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Park West apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, WI

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
2912 N 11th St, Unit 29122912 N 11th St3BR,1BA$1.08
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.13
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Central Milwaukee, WI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, 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 Park West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Park West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park West is under $833.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park West?

The cheapest apartment in Park West is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Park West costs $1,869.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park West?

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 29 regular apartments in Park West 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 Park West?

Cheap apartments in Park West have an average cost of $489 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park West.

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