
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Riverwalk

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1824 N Astor St

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526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower

526 E Burleigh St

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Cambridge North

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1822 N Cambridge Ave

2524 N Weil St
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Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Riverwest Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $720 | $2,614 |
Riverwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $513 | $3,909 |
Riverwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $842 | $4,071 |
Riverwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,195 | $5,038 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RW Apartments I and II | 1x1 683sf | 1BR,1BA | $513 |
2069 Cambridge | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Riverwalk | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
The Cambridge Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Cambridge North | NORTH | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Humboldt Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Flats 1809 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
1910 on Water | The Hoan | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Row House 31 | 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower | 528 E Glover Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
633 E Burleigh St, Unit 2 | 633 E Burleigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
RW Apartments I and II | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Humboldt Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower | 526 E Burleigh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Nine10@Land Place | QkSilver | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Flats 1809 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
1831 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower | 1831 N Warren Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Riverwalk | One Bedroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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