Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (21 Rentals)

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2624 S Austin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2624 S Austin St

2624 S Austin StMilwaukee, WI 53207
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701 E Norwich St
2 Bedroom Apartments

701 E Norwich St

701 E Norwich StMilwaukee, WI 53207

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619 E Dover St
1 Bedroom Apartments

619 E Dover St

619 E Dover StMilwaukee, WI 53207
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3160-3180 Brust Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3160-3180 Brust Ave

3160-3180 Brust AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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3505 S Ellen St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3505 S Ellen St

3505 S Ellen StMilwaukee, WI 53235

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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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2867 S Kinnickinnic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2867 S Kinnickinnic

2863-2867 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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931 E Russell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

931 E Russell Ave

931 E Russell AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Clement Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clement Terrace

3333 S Clement AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
FairCrest Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
3047 S Howell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
3279 S Kinnickinnic Ave. (6 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, WI

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3100 S Griffin Ave Model at 3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 553 E Dover St Model at 553 E Dover St, Unit UPPER starting at $1,495 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER3100 S Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
553 E Dover St, Unit UPPER553 E Dover St2BR,1BA$1.76
3047 S Howell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.37
3279 S Kinnickinnic Ave. (6 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
FairCrest Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$1.75

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