Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Silver City Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (90 Rentals)

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Schuster Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schuster Lofts

1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Gilman Building
Studio Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Silver City, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Silver City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Silver City area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Marquee Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Silver City apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Johnson Legacy West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Kilbourn Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Maria Linden Senior Apartments1B Affordable1BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver City, WI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Silver City area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Silver City apartment is the 6525 Powell Pl Model at 6525 Powell Pl, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Silver City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
6525 Powell Pl, Unit 16525 Powell Pl2BR,1BA$1.31
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
5021 W Greenfield Ave, Unit 50235021 W Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Paper Box Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.34
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Michigan Street Commons1/11BR,1BA$1.30
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Silver City, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #156

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Silver City Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Silver City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Silver City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Silver City is under $943.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Silver City?

The cheapest apartment in Silver City is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Silver City costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Silver City?

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 16 regular apartments in Silver City 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 Silver City?

Cheap apartments in Silver City have an average cost of $212 which is $1,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver City.

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