
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (9 Rentals)
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1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

245 W Lincoln Ave, Unit Upper
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2338 W Becher St

1643 S 7th St

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1959 S 19th St
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3636 W Branting Ln
Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,144 | $850 | $2,400 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,547 | $1,395 | $1,600 |
Southgate 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 9 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 Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Burnham Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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 |
Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Seaway Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clare Heights Senior Apartments in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,035. 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. |
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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 | $1.27 |
Southgate | Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
5224 W Forest Home Ave | 5224 W Forest Home Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
4934 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 7 | 4934 W Forest Home Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate
What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?
There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,651. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $790 to $2,400.
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 $790 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,219.
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