
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rufus King Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (102 Rentals)
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Edison School Apartments

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3812 W Villard Ave

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2822 W Atkinson Ave, Unit Apartment, Unit Apartment

2637 N Holton St

3251 N 28th St

3355 N 28th St

2750-2752-2752 N 39th St

3524 N 21st St
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2729 N 27th St

Gorman Homes

CWC Community Within the Corridor

1945 W Finn Pl

2808 N Palmer St

2668 N 40th St

5116 N 32nd St

3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

3218 N 1st St

River Rise Apartments
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3123 N 24th St

2663 N 44th St

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

4021 N 24th Pl

3324 N 27th St

2621 N 15th St

Park Village Apartments

3126 N Fratney St

3130 N 45th St

3130A N 45th St
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2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

4246-4248-4248 N Sercombe Rd

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

4713-4715-4715 N 35th St

4264-4266-4266 N Sercombe Rd

5405-5407-5407 N 37th St

2951-51A N Fratney St

5510 N 34th St

3950 N 11th St

5689 N 41st St
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2769-69A N 22nd St

2421-2423-2423 W Finn Pl

601 E Burleigh St

2661-61B N Fratney St

3422 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

3420 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

3600 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

3027-3029-3029 N Holton St

2966 N 9th St

3451 N Booth St
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Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rufus King?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus King Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $854 | $1,450 |
| Rufus King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $560 | $4,302 |
| Rufus King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $624 | $5,900 |
| Rufus King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $900 | $6,200 |
| Rufus King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Rufus King Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rufus King area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Rufus King apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Ardmore Terrace | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 524 E Henry Clay St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Edison School Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rufus King area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Rufus King apartment is the 2bd Model at Clayton Park Townhouses starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Estabrook Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rufus King apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper | 2769 N 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Clayton Park Townhouses | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower | 4114 N Toronto St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 5211 N Santa Monica Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 3118 N 21st St, Unit Upper | 3118 N 21st St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRufus King, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Best Local Schools in Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rufus King Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rufus King?
The cheapest apartment in Rufus King is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Rufus King costs $2,843.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rufus King?
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 19 regular apartments in Rufus King 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 Rufus King?
Cheap apartments in Rufus King have an average cost of $402 which is $2,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rufus King.
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