
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (27 Rentals)
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8836 N 95th St

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9324-9420 W Brown Deer Rd

Greenbrook Place Apartments

8910-8920 N Michele St

Parkside at 76th

Mariners Pointe Apartments

6320-6330 N 91st St
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10300 W Dean Rd

Glenbrook Apartments

6626 N Bourbon St

Servite Village Apartments

Northwoods Apartments

7630 W Dean Rd
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10500 W Fond du Lac Ave

Park Plaza Apartments

9082 N Park Plaza Ct, Unit 9082, Unit 9082
River View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $490 | $1,872 |
| River View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $800 | $1,995 |
| River View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $950 | $2,644 |
| River View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,350 | $3,614 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available River View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River View area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Crossing priced from $740. Meetinghouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable River View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Meetinghouse | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,103 |
| Sycamore Place Apartments | SP1-1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Harbor Pointe Apartments | The Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| St. James Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| 9401 W Calumet Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Arbor Ridge | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| Jade at North Hills | G-100 | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River View, WI
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the River View area is the $1.27 price per square foot 7211 W Brentwood Ave Model at 7211 W Brentwood Ave, Unit 7213 - Upper in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value River View apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Sunset Ridge Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the River View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7211 W Brentwood Ave, Unit 7213 - Upper | 7211 W Brentwood Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Sycamore Place Apartments | SP2-1.5P | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Arbor Ridge | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Jade at North Hills | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| St. James Place | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Meetinghouse | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Harbor Pointe Apartments | The Haven | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Aspen Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River View Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River View?
The cheapest apartment in River View is Aspen Crossing which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in River View costs $1,591.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River View?
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 9 regular apartments in River View 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 View?
Cheap apartments in River View have an average cost of $815 which is $776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River View.
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