
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Corliss

2474 S 5th Pl

2478 S 5th Pl

1206 W Lincoln Ave

2366 S 9th St

Southgate

2421 S 5th Pl
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The Landing at 1st Street

2558 S 6th St

2562 S 9th St

3270 S 49th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview

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

Southgate Retreat Apartments

5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St
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Golden Domes

Parkway South

3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family

La Corona Apt

3073 W Ruskin Ct

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

2467 S Burrell St 6 unit

5324 Beloit Rd
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5000 W Cold Spring Rd

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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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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. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Corliss | TIMBERLINE | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
| The Landing at 1st Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.03 price per square foot 217 W Mitchell St Model at 217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217 in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodel Model at Lofts at Layton starting at $1,690 with a $1.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217 | 217 W Mitchell St | 4BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lofts at Layton | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodel | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Layton 1900 | Bravo | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Southgate | Conservatory | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| La Corona Apt | 2 Bedroom HUD | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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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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