
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $486 (158 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


1608 S 23rd St

Sunny Crest Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

6213 S 13th St

2727 S 13th St

2001 W Michigan St

Becher Terrace (55+)

Walker Apartments

9151 W Hawthorne Ave
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RES Apartments

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

College Manor Apartments

Merrill Park Apartments

Hamilton Manor

Southgate Retreat Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

5302 W Burnham St
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611 N 20th -- Marquee Place III

1414-1420 E Warnimont Ave

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

3130 S 48th St

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

La Corona Apt

Hawley Terrace

3250 S 49th St

Woods View Apartments
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4611 W National Ave

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

2501-2505 S 44th St

Golden Domes

Whitnall Grove Apartments

The Sheridan

Maria Linden Senior Apartments

Toldt Terrace Apartments

3047 S Howell Ave

3279 S Kinnickinnic Ave. (6 Unit)
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Terrace Apartments I

1323 E Colorado St

5821 W Lincoln Ave

1025 5th

Layton Preserve

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1512 S 60th St, Unit 2

The Landmark of West Allis

French Quarters

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Cottonwood Trails - 55+ Community

Norwich East
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South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,689 | $695 | $10,000+ |
South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $486 | $9,250 |
| South Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $604 | $6,534 |
| South Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,200 | $9,270 |
| South Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,495 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 158 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Milwaukee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Milwaukee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Milwaukee is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in South Milwaukee is East National Flats which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $2,282.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Milwaukee?
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 188 regular apartments in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee?
Cheap apartments in South Milwaukee have an average cost of $260 which is $2,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.
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