
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $695 (40 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
South Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $695 | $6,670 |
| South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $486 | $4,840 |
| South Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $604 | $6,534 |
| South Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,200 | $9,270 |
| South Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,700 | $3,250 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in South Milwaukee is 735 West by 3L Living which is listed at $1,069, while the average apartment in South Milwaukee costs $2,340.
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 183 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 $253 which is $2,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee.
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