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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. Burnham Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$787
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
CorlissTimberline1BR,1BA$959
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3B1.5B-Loft Model at Lofts at Layton in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,704. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Regency Model at Ravinia starting at $1,575 with a $1.58 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.
Lofts at Layton3B1.5B-Loft3BR,1.5BA$1.62
RaviniaRegency2BR,2BA$1.58
1611 S 56th St, Unit 16111611 S 56th St2BR,1BA$1.60
48 on Cold SpringTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Layton 1900Bravo2BR,1BA$1.47
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
3028 S 47th St, Unit 3028 A. S. 47th St. Upper3028 S 47th St2BR,1BA$1.50
Loomis HillsColonial1BR,1BA$1.70

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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #93

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 253 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI with pricing that ranges from $486 to $3,922. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $695 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $695 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,448.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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