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

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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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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, 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
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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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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
2448 W Killbourn St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2079 S 28th St, Unit 12079 S 28th St4BR,2BA$0.89
6009 W Lapham St, Unit 60096009 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.97
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #11504 W Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$0.83
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Silver City, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #53

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

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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!

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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