Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rufus King Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (74 Rentals)

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property at 3019 N 9th St

$950 - $985

4 Bedroom Rentals

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3019 N 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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property at 2944 N 28th St

$1,195 - $1,295

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2944 N 28th St

MilwaukeeWI53210
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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Riverworks Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverworks Lofts

3372 N Holton StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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227-235 E Townsend St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227-235 E Townsend St

227-235 E Townsend StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Continental House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Continental House

5301 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Parkhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

535 W Concordia AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Park Hill Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Family

540 W Ring StMilwaukee, WI 53212

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Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 Edison School Apartments priced from $482. Parkside Commons Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $698. Here are the most affordable Rufus King apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$482
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$854
Ardmore Terrace1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$925
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$985
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rufus King area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4370 N 28th St Model at 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Rufus King apartment is the 3352 N Richards St Model at 3352 N Richards St starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Brewer's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rufus King apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper4370 N 28th St2BR,1BA$0.96
3352 N Richards St3352 N Richards St2BR,1BA$1.04
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit down3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.04
4900 N 40th St4900 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.24
512-524 E Henry Clay St - 12 Family2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99
4758 N 19th Pl4758 N 19th Pl2BR,1BA$1.09
3210 N Richards St, Unit 32103210 N Richards St2BR,1BA$1.16
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.63
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #215

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 Edison School Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Rufus King costs $1,968.

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 20 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 $419 which is $1,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rufus King.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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