Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (10 Rentals)

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2892 S Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2636 S. Logan
Studio Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Pinall Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinall Gardens

4152 S Whitnall AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Southeast Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Seaway Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, WI

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2867 S Kinnickinnic in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 2x2 Model at Clare Heights Senior Apartments starting at $1,035 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Far South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2867 S Kinnickinnic2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
3808 S Brust Ave, Unit 2BClose To Lake FURNISHED3808 S Brust Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
Buckhorn Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Layton 1900Bravo2BR,1BA$1.47
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath with Balcony/Patio1BR,1BA$1.62
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #119

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Side?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Side?

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 18 regular apartments in Southeast Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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