
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee.


Humboldt Apartments

River Rise Apartments

3126 N Fratney St

3251 N Booth St

1106 E Clarke St

2951-51A N Fratney St

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1131 E Kane Pl, Unit 1
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601 E Burleigh St

Walker's Landing Apartments

2661-61B N Fratney St

3027-3029-3029 N Holton St

Cambridge North

2524 N Weil St

524 E Wright St

506 E Locust St
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3138 N Holton St

721 E Center St

3045 N Booth St

901 E Center St

2564 N Humboldt Blvd

2816 N Fratney St

2768 N Booth St

718 E Townsend St
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Eighteen87

1819 N Cambridge Ave

Riverworks Lofts

Ingram Place

River Wood Apartments

1320 E Capitol Dr

1420 E Capitol

1428 E Capitol Dr
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800 E Chambers St

Riverwest Terrace

3827-3829 N Humboldt Blvd

3368-3374 N Booth St

2920 N Bremen St

Riverview Apartments

The Cambridge Place

3015 N Holton St
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705 E Center St

River Stone Place

2069 Cambridge

1862 N Cambridge Ave
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 | $1,670 | $720 | $1,869 |
| Riverwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $559 | $3,397 |
| Riverwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $917 | $3,394 |
| Riverwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,200 | $5,038 |
| Riverwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 44 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 2 Beds unit found at 3368-3374 N Booth St priced from $950. Cambridge North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Riverwest apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3368-3374 N Booth St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cambridge North | OAKLEAF | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ingram Place | E60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Eighteen87 | 1 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Flats 1809 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Rowe MKE | A03 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Oaks of Shorewood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| Nine10@Land Place | Steel | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwest, WI
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwest area is the $3.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Rowe MKE in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $4,332. The second greatest value Riverwest apartment is the One Bedroom W/Den Model at Flats 1809 starting at $1,735 with a $1.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe MKE | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Flats 1809 | One Bedroom W/Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Nine10@Land Place | Steel | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Ingram Place | E60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Oaks of Shorewood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Eighteen87 | 1 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Cambridge North | OAKLEAF | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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 $1,865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwest?
The cheapest apartment in Riverwest is Eighteen87 which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Riverwest costs $2,711.
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 2 regular apartments in Riverwest 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 Riverwest?
Cheap apartments in Riverwest have an average cost of $200 which is $2,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwest.
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