Cheap Homes for Rent in South Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1521 S 33rd St

$800 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1521 S 33rd St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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property at 1206 S 73rd St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

1206 S 73rd St, Unit 1206 Upper

1206 S 73rd St
West AllisWI53214

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property at 1757-55 S 60th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1757-55 S 60th St, Unit 1757 S 60th St (Upper)

1757-55 S 60th St
West AllisWI53214

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property at 2166 S 6th St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2166 S 6th St

MilwaukeeWI53215
property at 1248 A South 50th Street

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1248 A South 50th Street, Unit Upper

1248 A South 50th Street
West MilwaukeeWI53214

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property at 3306 S 7th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

3306 S 7th St, Unit 2 Bedroom Lower

3306 S 7th St
MilwaukeeWI53215

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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Milwaukee

What type of rentals are currently available in South Milwaukee?

There are currently 1047 Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI with pricing that ranges from $486 to $9,470. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Milwaukee ranging from $775 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Milwaukee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Milwaukee ranges from $775 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,601.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Milwaukee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Milwaukee range from $950 to $9,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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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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