
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee.


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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 |
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Riverwest Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $720 | $2,673 |
Riverwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $855 | $3,710 |
Riverwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $870 | $4,000 |
Riverwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $569 | $4,913 |
Riverwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 17 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Juneau Village Towers | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Cambridge North | NORTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Cambridge Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Eastsider | 0A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Humboldt Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower | 528 E Glover Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
1960 N Warren Ave, Unit 1960 N Warren Ave | 1960 N Warren Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Boston Lofts | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Humboldt Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
605 E Wright St, Unit Lower | 605 E Wright St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Nine10@Land Place | Lead | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Yankee Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1BXL) | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Oaks of Shorewood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Juneau Village Towers | Studio - Renovated | Studio ,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
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 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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