
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (33 Rentals)
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1206 W Lincoln Ave

2474 S 5th Pl

2469 S 5th St

2421 S 5th Pl

The Landing at 1st Street

2235 S 20th St

Burnham Hill Apartments

Oklahoma Gardens

1517 S 21st St

48 on Cold Spring

3811 S 35th 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 | $1,306 | $675 | $2,095 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $486 | $2,120 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $795 | $3,642 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,200 | $2,800 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Landing at 1st Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| 48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Southgate | Greenhouse | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1544 S 21st St, Unit UPPER | 1544 S 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Layton 1900 | Bravo | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 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 | $1.27 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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 $1,008.
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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