Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (311 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 $825. 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$825
4611 W National AveStudiosStudio,1BA$825
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Landing at 1st StreetStudioStudio,1BA$860
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$928
English Meadows Apartment HomesStudio - 551 Sq FtStudio,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Loft Model at Greenfield Park Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,475 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the National Park 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.
Greenfield Park Apartments3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Loft3BR,2.5BA$0.94
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.98
1657 S 11th St, Unit B1657 S 11th St2BR,1BA$0.80
1544 S 21st St, Unit UPPER1544 S 21st St2BR,1BA$0.73
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Lower2BR,2BA$1.11
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
Heritage Village ApartmentsL2BR,2BA$1.14
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.00
2040 S 74th St, Unit Upper2040 S 74th St2BR,1BA$1.00
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 $934.

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 $2,393.

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 52 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 $108 which is $2,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.