Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (146 Rentals)

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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
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$854
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, WI

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 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.
2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper2769 N 27th St3BR,1BA$0.68
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
1534 N 39th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit1534 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.15
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.15
4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower4114 N Toronto St3BR,1BA$1.29
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99
2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit2407 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.23
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Park West is William A. Passavant Senior which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Park West costs $1,957.

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 27 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 $365 which is $1,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park West.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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