Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (100 Rentals)

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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1
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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1

5201 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Cherokee Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Village

4058 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3229 S 99th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3229 S 99th St

3229 S 99th StMilwaukee, WI 53227
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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RES Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RES Apartments

3301 S 100th StMilwaukee, WI 53227
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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WestGlen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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5302 W Burnham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5302 W Burnham St

5302 W Burnham StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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4138 S 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 S 51st St

4138 S 51st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Becher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Apartments

7726 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Parkway South
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway South

2433-2551 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3130 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3130 S 48th St

3130 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219

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PENN ARMS APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

7607 W Waterford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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9641-9651 W Beloit Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9641-9651 W Beloit Rd

9641-9651 W Beloit RdMilwaukee, WI 53227
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6500 W Howard Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 W Howard Avenue

6500 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Terrace Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments I

3218 S Landl LnMilwaukee, WI 53227
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5821 W Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5821 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Valley Green Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Green Townhomes

8024 W Crawford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3759 S 80th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3759 S 80th St

3759 S 80th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3637 S 90th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3637 S 90th St

3637 S 90th StMilwaukee, WI 53228
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4912 W Oklahoma Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

4912 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Garden Circle
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Circle

3800-3840 S 84th StMilwaukee, WI 53228
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9804 W Beloit Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9804 W Beloit Rd

9804 W Beloit RdMilwaukee, WI 53227

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River Bend, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 1601 S 84th St priced from $800. 2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable River Bend apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
Quail Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$1,041
Toldt Terrace Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$1,050
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bend, WI

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bend area is the $1.33 price per square foot C Income Restricted Model at Layton Preserve in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,409. The second greatest value River Bend apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 9641-9651 W Beloit Rd starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Alcott Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Layton PreserveC Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.33
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
PiccadillyWinchester2BR,1BA$1.29
Toldt Terrace Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.30
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09
2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including River Bend, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bend Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Bend?

The cheapest apartment in River Bend is 1601 S 84th St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in River Bend costs $1,850.

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 $105 which is $1,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bend.

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