Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (29 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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Riverwest Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Terrace

1230 E Singer CirMilwaukee, WI 53212
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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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Riverview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

1230 E Auer AveMilwaukee, 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 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $513. 2069 Cambridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Riverwest apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$513
2069 Cambridge1bed1BR,1BA$1,045
RiverwalkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
The Cambridge Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Cambridge NorthNORTHStudio,1BA$1,195
Humboldt ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,255
Flats 1809One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
1910 on WaterThe HoanStudio,1BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwest, WI

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverwest area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Model at Row House 31 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Riverwest apartment is the 528 E Glover Ave Model at 528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 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.
Row House 312 Bed / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.55
528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower528 E Glover Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
633 E Burleigh St, Unit 2633 E Burleigh St3BR,1BA$1.42
RW Apartments I and II2x12BR,1BA$1.94
Humboldt ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower526 E Burleigh St2BR,1BA$1.48
Nine10@Land PlaceQkSilver1BR,1BA$2.28
Flats 1809One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
1831 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1831 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$2.16
RiverwalkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverwest is at Cambridge North listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwest Apartment is $513 at RW Apartments I and II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverwest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverwest is starting from $1,255 at Humboldt Apartments.

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