Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (28 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Pinall Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinall Gardens

4152 S Whitnall AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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1323 E Colorado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1323 E Colorado St

1323 E Colorado StMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2867 S Kinnickinnic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2867 S Kinnickinnic

2863-2867 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

2218 E Eden Pl

St. FrancisWI53235

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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 Norwich East priced from $899. FairCrest Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
FairCrest Senior Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,015
South Pine Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, WI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 3806 S Brust Ave Model at 3806 S Brust Ave, Unit Bay View 3B Close To Lake starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 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.
1129 Idaho E St, Unit 21129 Idaho E St2BR,1BA$1.18
3806 S Brust Ave, Unit Bay View 3B Close To Lake3806 S Brust Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
3808 S Brust Ave, Unit 2B-Close To Lake-unfurn.3808 S Brust Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER3100 S Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
South Pine Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
FairCrest Senior Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.35
316A E Burdick Ave, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView316A E Burdick Ave1BR,1BA$1.93
1129 E Idaho St, Unit #11129 E Idaho StStudio ,1BA$1.34
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$1.75

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 Norwich East which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Southeast Side costs $2,495.

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 1 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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