
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $486 (24 Rentals)


Corliss

Southgate

The Landing at 1st Street

3270 S 49th St

Cherokee Village

1608 S 23rd St

2727 S 13th St
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Mitchell Pointe

Becher Terrace (55+)

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

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5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit

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4138 S 51st St
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Golden Domes

5324 Beloit Rd

5000 W Cold Spring Rd

48 on Cold Spring

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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $860 | $2,074 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $486 | $3,000 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $747 | $3,617 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,350 | $2,800 |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southgate is under $1,009.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?
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 31 regular apartments in Southgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southgate?
Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $283 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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