Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (288 Rentals)

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South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Burnham Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$787
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$927
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$937
CorlissIronwood1BR,1BA$959
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1A2BR,1BA$960
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2216 S 30th St Model at 2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the Style B- 2 Bed / 2 Bath + Den Upper Model at Lake Park Reserve starting at $2,000 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Town of Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI2216 S 30th St3BR,1BA$0.66
Lake Park ReserveStyle B- 2 Bed / 2 Bath + Den Upper2BR,2BA$1.05
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$1.05
4270 S 68th St, Unit Lower4270 S 68th St3BR,1BA$1.11
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1A2BR,1BA$0.87
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.19
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Milwaukee is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $2,360.

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 65 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 $146 which is $2,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.

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