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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. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissTIMBERLINE1BR,1BA$623
MineralStudioStudio,1BA$848
Cottonwood Trails - 55+ CommunityD1BR,1BA$859
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$899
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Loft Model at Greenfield Park Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr Model at 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Unit UPPER starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Near South Side 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$0.97
1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Unit UPPER1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr3BR,2BA$0.88
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.18
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
English Meadows Apartment Homes, Greenfield WI2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1093 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.19
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
2459 S 99th St2459 S 99th St1BR,1BA$1.03
7875 W Oklahoma Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Milwaukee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Milwaukee is at Mineral listed at $845.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment is $486 at Schuster Historic Lofts.

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 $747 at Corliss.

What is the most affordable South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Avenue Lofts and starts from $1,295.

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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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