
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $479 (12 Rentals)
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Executive House

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2420 Camelot Boulevard

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1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $1,073 | $849 | $1,595 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $479 | $1,845 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,050 | $2,895 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,400 | $3,275 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Executive House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Fireside Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Badger State Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restrictions Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 813-817 Saint Clair Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Village | Street Side | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| 1621 Cambridge Ave, Unit upoer | 1621 Cambridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Sheboygan Riverwalk Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1179 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 3202 Superior Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Union Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2130 S 15th St, Unit A | 2130 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Garton Toy Factory | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Badger State Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restrictions Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fireside Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 1330 N 12th St. (9 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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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