Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (116 Rentals)

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property at 3019 N 9th St

$950 - $985

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3019 N 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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property at 1531 N Jackson St

$1,050 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2026

1531 N Jackson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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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
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
2448 W Killbourn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, WI

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $1,307 with a $1.02 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.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
3352 N Richards St3352 N Richards St2BR,1BA$1.04
4552 W Wells St, Unit 64552 W Wells St2BR,1BA$0.98
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99
401 E Lloyd St, Unit 401401 E Lloyd St2BR,1BA$1.00
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
2448 W Killbourn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Park West, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #46

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $774.

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

The cheapest apartment in Park West is 2448 W Killbourn St which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Park West costs $9,000.

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 26 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 $381 which is $8,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park West.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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