Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Alpine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

1703 Illinois AveSheboygan, WI 53081
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Mapledale Village Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mapledale Village Senior

4122 Driftwood CtSheboygan, WI 53081
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1204 N 5th StSheboygan, WI 53081
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South Central, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront priced from $475. Badger State Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire Sheboygan RiverfrontSenior - 1A1BR,1BA$475
Badger State Lofts1x1 50%1BR,1BA$722
Saint Clair Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
The Club at Oak Creek1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Harbor View Luxury ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, WI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den 2 Bath + 1 car garage Model at The Portscape Apartments in the in the Cooper neighborhood starting from $2,160. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 1621 Cambridge Ave Model at 1621 Cambridge Ave, Unit upoer starting at $1,100 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Cooper neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Portscape Apartments2 Bedroom + Den 2 Bath + 1 car garage2BR,2BA$1.49
1621 Cambridge Ave, Unit upoer1621 Cambridge Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
Wynswept2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Meadowland Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Upper 1 Car Garage 11152BR,2BA$1.34
921 S 16th St, Unit 919 upper921 S 16th St3BR,1BA$1.20
Garton Toy Factory2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Badger State Lofts1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.24
Berkshire Sheboygan RiverfrontSenior - 1B1BR,1BA$1.27
Harbor View Luxury ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Saint Clair Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #119

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Central Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?

The cheapest apartment in South Central is Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront which is listed at $475, while the average apartment in South Central costs $1,443.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?

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 21 regular apartments in South Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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