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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Side Studio Apartments | $862 | $850 | $875 |
Southeast Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $959 | $725 | $1,800 |
Southeast Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $850 | $2,050 |
Southeast Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,475 | $2,400 |
Southeast Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,575 | $2,575 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Seaway Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2867 S Kinnickinnic | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Clare Heights Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
3808 S Brust Ave, Unit 2BClose To Lake FURNISHED | 3808 S Brust Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Layton 1900 | Bravo | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2 | 3401 S Howell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Balcony/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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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