
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southpoint Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (63 Rentals)
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2319 S 17th St

2421 S 5th Pl

4100 S 51st St

The Landing at 1st Street

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2272 W Bolivar Ave, Unit Upper East, Unit Upper East

4820 W Forest Home Ave

4934 W Forest Home Ave

4925 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 6

2561 S 29th St
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2262 S Chase Ave

2562 S 9th St

3270 S 49th St

2235 S 20th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview

2435 S 9th St

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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Oklahoma Gardens

Layton Grove

Oklahoma Manor
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Southport Apartments

Southgate

Alverno Pool Apartments

3308 S 26th St

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2637 S 51st St, Unit 2637 S 51st St Upper Unit, Unit 2637 S 51st St Upper Unit

4244 S 51st St

2166 S 6th St

2252 S 7th St

2482 S 5th St

Layton 1900
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5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

Stitchweld

Lofts at Layton

3508 S 43rd St, Unit 2BR Condo Apt with Garage, Unit 2BR Condo Apt with Garage

2116 S 14th St

Cherokee Village

2727 S 13th St

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Southgate Retreat Apartments
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Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

Parkway South

3130 S 48th St

3073 W Ruskin Ct

2467 S Burrell St

Clare Heights Senior Apartments

2553 S 44th St. (6 Unit)

51st Street 8 Families

5821 W Lincoln Ave
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Southpoint, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southpoint?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Studio Apartments | $1,368 | $860 | $1,450 |
| Southpoint 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $750 | $1,800 |
| Southpoint 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $950 | $2,640 |
| Southpoint 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,603 | $2,800 |
| Southpoint 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,754 | $1,754 |
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Cheapest Available Southpoint Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southpoint area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at The Landing at 1st Street priced from $860. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $962. Here are the most affordable Southpoint apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at 1st Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Corliss | LOGGER | 1BR,1BA | $962 |
| Loomis Hills | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Layton Grove | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,130 |
| Oklahoma Manor | Fairview | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southpoint, WI
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southpoint area is the $1.73 price per square foot Woodview Model at American Colony in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Southpoint apartment is the Midland Model at Oklahoma Manor starting at $1,607 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southpoint apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Colony | Woodview | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Oklahoma Manor | Midland | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Greenbrook Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ravinia | Concord | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Layton Grove | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Southgate | Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Loomis Hills | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthpoint, Milwaukee, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southpoint, Milwaukee, WI
Lowell International Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southpoint Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southpoint?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southpoint is under $1,168.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southpoint?
The cheapest apartment in Southpoint is Corliss which is listed at $962, while the average apartment in Southpoint costs $1,782.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southpoint?
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 61 regular apartments in Southpoint 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 Southpoint?
Cheap apartments in Southpoint have an average cost of $383 which is $1,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southpoint.
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