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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 Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Pinehaven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$799
Woods View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$918
Maria Linden Senior Apartments1B Affordable1BR,1BA$943
French QuartersMardi Gras1BR,1BA$951
Michigan Street Commons1/11BR,1BA$961
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2049 S 77th St Model at 2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 in the in the West View neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 2016 W Clybourn St Model at 2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper starting at $1,399 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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.
2049 S 77th St, Unit 22049 S 77th St3BR,1BA$1.01
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
1324 W Holt Ave, Unit 1324A Upper1324 W Holt Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
CorlissTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
PENN ARMS APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Milwaukee is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $2,575.

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 48 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 $174 which is $2,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.

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