Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI (285 Rentals)

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An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters

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2079 S 28th St, Unit 1
$1,595
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$1,595
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2079 S 28th St, Unit 1

2079 S 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

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property at 3370 S Princeton Ave

$2,450

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$2,450
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$2,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3370 S Princeton Ave

MilwaukeeWI53215
property at 2327 S 7th St

$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2327 S 7th St, Unit Upper

2327 S 7th St
MilwaukeeWI53215
property at 4839 W Lynndale Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

4839 W Lynndale Ave

MilwaukeeWI53220
property at 4252 S 1st St

$1,675

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$1,675
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4252 S 1st St

MilwaukeeWI53207

Check Out Milwaukee’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southgate area of Milwaukee, WI?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 285 available Southgate apartments priced from $486 to $3,076, with an average monthly rent of $1,412.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southgate Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southgate ranges from $486 to $2,226 with an average monthly rent of $1,259.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southgate cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southgate range from $895 to $3,076. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,522.

How expensive are Southgate Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 50 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southgate on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,095 to $2,680 - averaging $1,706 for the location.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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