
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $359 (93 Rentals)
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3145 S 47th St

Forest Arms Apartments

3140 S 48th St

English Meadows Apartments

3270 S 49th St

2901 S 43rd St

8714A W Mitchell St

3465 S 83rd St

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7712 W Morgan Ave

4244 S 51st St

8305 W Morgan Ave

Oklahoma Manor 58th

9531 W Beloit Rd

Cherokee Village

3229 S 99th St

3235 S 48th St

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4914 W Forest Home Ave

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5302 W Burnham St

4138 S 51st St

Becher Apartments

Parkway South

3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family

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3250 S 49th St

2501-2505 S 44th St

9641-9651 W Beloit Rd

6500 W Howard Avenue

Morgan Avenue Apartments

2553-2561 S 44th St

Toldt Terrace Apartments

7875 W Oklahoma Ave

Evergreen Village Apartments

51st Street 8 Families
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5821 W Lincoln Ave

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3759 S 80th St

6522 W Forest Home Ave

3637 S 90th St

8307 Oklahoma

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

Layton Preserve

5324 Beloit Rd

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5605 W Lincoln Ave, Unit 5
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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 | $1,710 | $984 | $2,857 |
| River Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $550 | $3,523 |
| River Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $661 | $4,167 |
| River Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,500 | $2,670 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Bend Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available River Bend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Bend area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family priced from $875. 5605 W Lincoln Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable River Bend apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 5605 W Lincoln Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Beloit Road Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 7708 W National Ave 16 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| St. Gregory | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bend, WI
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bend area is the $1.09 price per square foot 5214 W Forest Home Ave Model at 5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value River Bend apartment is the Unit 16 Model at 3001 S 56th St starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101 | 5214 W Forest Home Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| 3001 S 56th St | Unit 16 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Layton Preserve | C Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 9531 W Beloit Rd | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 3412 S 84th St, Unit 3412 S. 84th A | 3412 S 84th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1321 - 98th St | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 7708 W National Ave 16 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 3010 S 92nd St, Unit Unit 3 | 3010 S 92nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bend Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Bend?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Bend is at VMP Senior Living Apartments listed at $1,178.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Bend Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Bend Apartment is $875 at 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Bend Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Bend is starting from $985 at Greenfield Village.
What is the most affordable River Bend Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Bend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Court and starts from $1,599.
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