Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Ingram Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ingram Place

456 E Brown StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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1819 N Cambridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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 to 3 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
Studio to 2 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

1230 E Auer AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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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. 3827 N Humboldt Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Riverwest apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 674sf1BR,1BA$513
3827 N Humboldt Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
The Cambridge Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
800 E Chambers St./3010 N Fratney St. (6 U3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,095
Ingram PlaceA50%3BR,2BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwest, WI

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverwest area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3222 N Humboldt Blvd Model at 3222 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit Upper Front in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Riverwest apartment is the 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Model at Row House 31 starting at $2,475 with a $1.60 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.
3222 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit Upper Front3222 N Humboldt Blvd3BR,2BA$1.25
Row House 312 Bed / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.60
Ingram PlaceC MR2BR,2BA$1.21
800 E Chambers St./3010 N Fratney St. (6 U3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.10
632 E Burleigh St, Unit 632 E. Burleigh St.632 E Burleigh St2BR,1BA$1.25
Nine10@Land PlaceSteel1BR,1BA$2.07
Humboldt ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Flats 1809One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$2.00
3827 N Humboldt Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88

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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwest?

The cheapest apartment in Riverwest is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Riverwest costs $2,511.

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 $275 which is $2,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwest.

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