
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rufus King Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $496 (134 Rentals)
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Edison School Apartments

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3405A N 10th St

3405 N 10th St

4640 W Scranton Pl

3355 N 28th St

3356A N 12th St

3356 N 12th St

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3735 N 9th St

3350 N 25th St

3324 N 27th St

3739 N 17th St

2876 N 26th St

2935 N Bremen St

CWC — Community Within the Corridor

3893 Dr. William Finlayson St

2520A W Hadley St

4047 N 19th St.
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2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A

4522 N Teutonia Ave

3232 N 6th St

2971a N 6th St

3326 N 29th St, Unit 3326 N 29th st. LOWER

Riverwest Terrace

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River Rise Apartments

3178 N Booth St

5330 N 39th St
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4442 N 37th St

1000 E Locust St

4646 N 29th St

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

2621 N 15th St

3266-3268 N 35th St

3045 Dr. William Finlayson St

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

1920 W Vienna Ave

3201 N 39th St
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1911 W Chambers St

2932 N Holton St

2753 N Holton St

3244 N 1st St

2966 N 9th St

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1606 W Vienna Ave, Unit Vienna

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3758 N 41st St, Unit 1

3328 N 38th St

4120 W Burleigh St

3633 N 3rd 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 | $1,036 | $935 | $1,079 |
| Rufus King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $560 | $4,188 |
| Rufus King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $608 | $5,900 |
| Rufus King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $850 | $6,200 |
| Rufus King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,983 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 134 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rufus King Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit priced from $695. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| Charming Move in Ready 1BR APT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 3866 N Port Washington Rd. - 8 Unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| 4047-4272 N Sherman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| CWC — Community Within the Corridor | Townsend | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Edison School Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| River Rise Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rufus King area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3758 N 41st St Model at 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Rufus King apartment is the Center Model at CWC — Community Within the Corridor starting at $1,703 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 | 3758 N 41st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| CWC — Community Within the Corridor | Center | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 2952 N Booth St, Unit 2952 N Booth St | 2952 N Booth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 4148 N 24th Pl, Unit Upper | 4148 N 24th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Edison School Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 3866 N Port Washington Rd. - 8 Unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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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 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Rufus King costs $1,205.
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 30 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 $400 which is $805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rufus King.
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