Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1819 N Cambridge Ave
Studio Apartments

1819 N Cambridge Ave

1819 N Cambridge AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Riverworks Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverworks Lofts

3372 N Holton StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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River Wood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Wood Apartments

1200 E Singer CirMilwaukee, WI 53212
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1320 E Capitol Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1320 E Capitol Dr

1320 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1420 E Capitol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E Capitol

1420 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1428 E Capitol Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1428 E Capitol Dr

1428 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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3827 N Humboldt Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3827 N Humboldt Blvd

3827-3829 N Humboldt BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53212
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2069 Cambridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Cambridge

2069 N Cambridge AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Cheapest Available Riverwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Juneau Village Towers priced from $1,195. Cambridge North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Riverwest apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juneau Village TowersStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,195
Cambridge NorthNORTH1BR,1BA$1,195
The Cambridge Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,200
Eastsider0AStudio,1BA$1,225
Humboldt ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwest, WI

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverwest area is the $1.69 price per square foot 528 E Glover Ave Model at 528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Riverwest apartment is the 1960 N Warren Ave Model at 1960 N Warren Ave, Unit 1960 N Warren Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower528 E Glover Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
1960 N Warren Ave, Unit 1960 N Warren Ave1960 N Warren Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
Boston Lofts1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Humboldt ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
605 E Wright St, Unit Lower605 E Wright St2BR,1BA$1.49
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11
Nine10@Land PlaceLead1BR,1BA$2.25
Yankee Hill1 Bed 1 Bath (1BXL)1BR,1BA$2.07
Oaks of Shorewood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.23
Juneau Village TowersStudio - RenovatedStudio ,1BA$2.13

Getting Around the Riverwest Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverwest is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwest?

The cheapest apartment in Riverwest is Cambridge North which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Riverwest costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverwest?

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 3 regular apartments in Riverwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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