Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $479 (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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Badger State Lofts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Badger State Lofts

1031 Maryland AveSheboygan, 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 1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit) priced from $645. Executive House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$645
Executive HouseStudioStudio,1BA$849
Fireside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Badger State Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restrictions Apply)1BR,1BA$899
813-817 Saint Clair AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.47 price per square foot Street Side Model at Kingsbury Village in the in the Cooper neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 1621 Cambridge Ave Model at 1621 Cambridge Ave, Unit upoer starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 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.
Kingsbury VillageStreet Side2BR,2.5BA$1.47
1621 Cambridge Ave, Unit upoer1621 Cambridge Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
Sheboygan Riverwalk Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 11792BR,1BA$1.14
3202 Superior Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Union Square2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1.41
2130 S 15th St, Unit A2130 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.20
Garton Toy Factory2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Badger State Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restrictions Apply)1BR,1BA$1.27
Fireside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26

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South Central, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #128

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,135.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Central is 1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit) which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in South Central costs $1,370.

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 6 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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