
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $550 (51 Rentals)


4934 W Forest Home Ave

Forest Arms Apartments

Woodland Court

3270 S 49th St

Toldt Terrace Apartments

6179 W Cold Spring Rd

Oklahoma Manor

Alverno Pool Apartments

St. Gregory
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Cherokee Village

RES Apartments

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Hamilton Manor

5302 W Burnham St

4138 S 51st St

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

3130 S 48th St

Terrace Apartments I
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5821 W Lincoln Ave

Layton Preserve

4100 S 51st St

Colonial Manor Apartments

Honey Creek Apartments

48 on Cold Spring

Heritage West Allis Senior

Quail Hollow Apartments

French Quarters

4061 S 65th St
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4081 S 65th St

Prairie Hill Senior Apartments

Lincoln Crest

Howard Garden Apartments

Willowick Apartments

Crest View Senior Apartments

2628 S 84th St

WestGlen

1601 S 84th St

2232 S 96th St
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Cold Spring Apartments

7708 W National Ave

Lincoln Park Apartments

Tara Hill Apartments

6406 W Lincoln Ave

6521 Beloit Rd

Cleveland Apartments

Whytecliffe

High Grove Senior Apartments

4340 W Loomis
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River Bend, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $850 | $1,350 |
River Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $550 | $2,765 |
| River Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $661 | $2,367 |
| River Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,659 | $4,053 |
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Best Local Schools in River Bend, Milwaukee, WI
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Wedgewood Park International School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Bend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Bend is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Bend?
The cheapest apartment in River Bend is Forest Arms Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in River Bend costs $2,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Bend?
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 16 regular apartments in River Bend 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 River Bend?
Cheap apartments in River Bend have an average cost of $115 which is $2,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bend.
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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