
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (65 Rentals)
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4934 W Forest Home Ave

2145 S 15th St

5001 W Oklahoma Ave

The Landing at 1st Street

Burnham Hill Apartments

2521 S 8th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview

Layton Grove

3270 S 49th St
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2132 S 23rd St, Unit lower

2235 S 20th St

Southgate

2459 S 8th St

Southport Apartments

2482A S 5th St

Alverno Pool Apartments

4244 S 51st St

Corliss

Oklahoma Gardens
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4210 S 22nd St, Unit Apt 1

2656 S 10th St

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1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #1

Cherokee Village

1608 S 23rd St

2727 S 13th St

Mitchell Pointe

Becher Terrace (55+)

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave
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Southgate Retreat Apartments

5302 W Burnham St

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

Golden Domes

Parkway South

3130 S 48th St

La Corona Apt

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3250 S 49th St
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

2501-2505 S 44th St

1801 W Oklahoma Ave

2467 S Burrell St

Mitchell Street Market Lofts

Clare Heights Senior Apartments

2553-2561 S 44th St

51st Street 8 Families

2627 W Becher St

1631 S 7th St
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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 | $1,391 | $900 | $1,656 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $486 | $2,193 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $850 | $3,670 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $1,200 | $2,945 |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,495 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Burnham Hill Apartments priced from $901. Layton Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
| Layton Grove | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| La Corona Apt | 2 Bedroom HUD | 2BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| Southgate | One Bed One Bath 614 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Loomis Hills | One Bed One Bath 585 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 4340 W Loomis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Special | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Corliss | Logger - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.18 price per square foot 424 W Harrison Ave Model at 424 W Harrison Ave, Unit 424 in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 422 W Harrison Ave Model at 422 W Harrison Ave, Unit 422 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the National Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 W Harrison Ave, Unit 424 | 424 W Harrison Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 422 W Harrison Ave, Unit 422 | 422 W Harrison Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 3001 S 56th St | Unit 16 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lofts at Layton | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodel | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #1 | 1504 W Cleveland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Alexander Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| La Corona Apt | 2 Bedroom HUD | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Burnham Hill Apartments which is listed at $904, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,692.
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 102 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 $490 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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