
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $486 (51 Rentals)


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1608 S 23rd St

Mitchell Pointe

2727 S 13th St

Becher Terrace (55+)

828 W Windlake Ave (8 unit)

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4914 W Forest Home Ave

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5302 W Burnham St

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

1569 S 10th St

3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family

La Corona Apt

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3250 S 49th St

2467 S Burrell St 6 unit

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2501-2505 S 44th St

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1801 W Oklahoma Ave

5324 Beloit Rd

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5605 W Lincoln Ave, Unit 5

5000 W Cold Spring Rd

48 on Cold Spring

Loomis Hills

4340 W Loomis
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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 | $1,321 | $898 | $1,829 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $486 | $2,313 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $895 | $3,126 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,100 | $2,680 |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
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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 $1,056.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,385.
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 130 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 $634 which is $751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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