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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 MLK Library Apartments priced from $560. 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Rufus King apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$560
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
4518-4526 W Burleigh St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI

As of July 06, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3758 N 41st St, Unit 13758 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.47
Clayton Park Townhouses2bd2BR,1BA$1.43
2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608a2608 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.10
CWC — Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$1.34
3702 N 15th St, Unit Upper3702 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
4518-4526 W Burleigh St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #88

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 Rufus King

What type of rentals are currently available in Rufus King?

There are currently 365 Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI with pricing that ranges from $560 to $36,000. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rufus King ranging from $775 to $5,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rufus King?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rufus King ranges from $775 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,780.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rufus King?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rufus King range from $850 to $6,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,248. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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