Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Cherokee Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Village

4058 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2727 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 13th St

2727 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Becher Terrace (55+)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Terrace (55+)

1800 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Golden Domes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Hunters Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Square

3180 W Dakota StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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4138 S 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 S 51st St

4138 S 51st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Parkway South
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway South

2433-2551 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3073 W Ruskin Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3073 W Ruskin CtMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Landing at 1st StreetStudioStudio,1BA$860
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$994
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
SouthgateGreenhouse1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1544 S 21st St Model at 1544 S 21st St, Unit UPPER in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Bravo Model at Layton 1900 starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Far South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1544 S 21st St, Unit UPPER1544 S 21st St2BR,1BA$0.73
Layton 1900Bravo2BR,1BA$1.47
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Alverno Pool Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.54
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #110

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,008.

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 $2,204.

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 27 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 $323 which is $1,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.

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