Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (267 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 Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $523. Becher Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$523
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$859
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
French QuartersKing Louis1BR,1BA$887
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$897
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$918

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $1.12 price per square foot C2602X15 Model at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,303. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 2-Bed/2-Bath Lower Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Fairview 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.
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Lower2BR,2BA$1.15
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
1957 S 11th St, Unit 1957 Upper1957 S 11th St3BR,1BA$1.08
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
PENN ARMS APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$0.71
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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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 $918.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Milwaukee is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $523, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $9,800.

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 38 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 $173 which is $9,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.

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