
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Silver City Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (114 Rentals)
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The Ardmore Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

Tioga Apartments

Marquee Communities

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

1740 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave
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William A. Passavant Senior

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Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

2145 S 15th St

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

1710 W Mineral St

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2235 S 20th St

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2459 S 8th St

Tower Apartments

735 West by 3L Living

1253 N 34th St

3830 W Mt Vernon Ave

3118-3124 W Wells St

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3110 W Wells St

2518 Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

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Silver City, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Silver City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $675 | $4,222 |
| Silver City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $486 | $2,618 |
| Silver City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $850 | $3,647 |
| Silver City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,104 | $3,975 |
| Silver City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,495 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 114 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Silver City Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Silver City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Silver City area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Silver City apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 2448 W Killbourn St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver City, WI
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Silver City area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2079 S 28th St Model at 2079 S 28th St, Unit 1 in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Silver City apartment is the 6009 W Lapham St Model at 6009 W Lapham St, Unit 6009 starting at $1,450 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Silver City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2079 S 28th St, Unit 1 | 2079 S 28th St | 4BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| 6009 W Lapham St, Unit 6009 | 6009 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #1 | 1504 W Cleveland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Brewery Point | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Tioga Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Silver City?
The cheapest apartment in Silver City is Brewery Point which is listed at $529, while the average apartment in Silver City costs $1,450.
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 32 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 $250 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver City.
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