
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $1,050 (30 Rentals)


769-771-771 W Windlake Ave

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1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper

1574 S Union St

Shoe Factory Lofts

700 Lofts

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments
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Chapel Garden Apartments

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522 N 33rd St, Unit 520

835-839-839 W National Ave

2467 S Burrell St

1426-36 S 31st St.

Valley Green Townhomes

Clarke Square Apartments
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3759 S 80th St

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1631 S 7th St

Cleveland Terrace

3637 S 90th St

Grand Avenue Lofts
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2020 W Clybourn St

The Roseneath

Paper Box Lofts

2188 S Robinson Ave

5510 S Illinois Ave

2816 E Allison Ave

Park Water Apartments
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Westgrand Apartments

650 S 60th St
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 | $1,421 | $695 | $6,132 |
| South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $486 | $5,965 |
| South Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $604 | $10,000+ |
South Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,050 | $9,470 |
| South Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,736 | $1,800 |
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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 Paper Box Lofts which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $2,670.
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 79 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 $227 which is $2,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.
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