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property at 2365 S 7th St
$830 - $850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2365 S 7th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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property at 600 W Rogers St
$850 - $995
1 Bedroom Rentals
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600 W Rogers St

MilwaukeeWI53204
property at 2562 S 9th St
$995
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2562 S 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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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 1320 S 26th St. (8 unit) priced from $745. 816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1320 S 26th St. (8 unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Beloit Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
2467 S Burrell St 6 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$899
The Landing at 1st StreetStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2,200 sqft - 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper Model at Parkwood Lake Apartments in the in the South Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the Townhome - 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Whitnall Gardens Apartments starting at $2,165 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Woodland Court 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.
Parkwood Lake Apartments2,200 sqft - 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper3BR,2.5BA$0.91
Whitnall Gardens ApartmentsTownhome - 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.00
212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower212 N 63rd St2BR,1.5BA$0.97
6009 W Lapham St, Unit 60096009 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.92
1231 S 12th St, Unit 1231 S 12th St (Lower)1231 S 12th St3BR,1BA$1.00
1438 S 3rd St, Unit Upper1438 S 3rd St3BR,1BA$1.08
5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 1015214 W Forest Home Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #11504 W Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Milwaukee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Milwaukee is at The Landing at 1st Street listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment is $745 at 1320 S 26th St. (8 unit).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Milwaukee is starting from $825 at 816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit.

What is the most affordable South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Court and starts from $1,599.

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