
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (53 Rentals)
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1938 W Rogers St

2509 W Becher St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

2474 S 5th Pl
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3270 S 49th St

4934 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 7

4176 S 4th St, Unit Upper

Seaway Terrace Apartments

2229 S 10th Pl

Southport Apartments

1957 S 11th St, Unit 1957 Upper

5224 W Forest Home Ave

2553 S 6th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview

Clare Heights Senior Apartments

3148 S 13th St, Unit LOWER LEVEL
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Alverno Pool Apartments

2479 S 9th Pl

Vue Apartments

2164 S 15th St

Layton 1900

2691 S 15th St, Unit Apartment #1

2134 W Lincoln Ave, Unit 2134 w Lincoln ave

3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed
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5324 Beloit Rd

48 on Cold Spring

5309 W Hayes Ave
Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $695 | $2,015 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $725 | $2,905 |
Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $795 | $4,932 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $975 | $6,098 |
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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 Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Seaway Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Seaway Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
4340 W Loomis | 1 / 1. | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Clare Heights Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,035 |
51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3148 S 13th St Model at 3148 S 13th St, Unit LOWER LEVEL in the in the Burnham Park neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Aberdeen Model at Ravinia starting at $1,798 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the White Manor 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. |
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3148 S 13th St, Unit LOWER LEVEL | 3148 S 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Ravinia | Aberdeen | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
2691 S 15th St, Unit Apartment #1 | 2691 S 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed | 3069 S 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Clare Heights Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Layton 1900 | Bravo | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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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
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $3,275.
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 15 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 $456 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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