Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Side area of Milwaukee.

property at 3133 S Griffin Ave

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3133 S Griffin Ave, Unit Lower

3133 S Griffin Ave
MilwaukeeWI53207

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property at 3508 S Pine Ave

$1,650

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3508 S Pine Ave, Unit Upper

3508 S Pine Ave
MilwaukeeWI53207
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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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3047 S Howell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3047 S Howell Ave

3047 S Howell 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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Cheapest Available Southeast Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
3047 S Howell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, WI

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.77 price per square foot 1211 E Saveland Ave Model at 1211 E Saveland Ave, Unit 1211 in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 3100 S Griffin Ave Model at 3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER starting at $1,505 with a $1.67 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.
1211 E Saveland Ave, Unit 12111211 E Saveland Ave3BR,1BA$1.77
3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER3100 S Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
3047 S Howell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$1.75

Expert Rental Resources

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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