Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (7 Rentals)

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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3946 S Tara Hill DrGreenfield, WI 53220
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Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at St. Gregory priced from $915. 3270 S 49th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$915
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$1,016

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $0.82 price per square foot 5702 W Oklahoma Ave Model at 5702 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 5702 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2712 upper starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5702 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 57025702 W Oklahoma Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
2710 S 68th St, Unit 2712 upper2710 S 68th St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Woodland CourtRuby2BR,1BA$1.43
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
3028 S 47th St, Unit 3028 A. S. 47th St. Upper3028 S 47th St2BR,1BA$1.50
7314 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 3 UPPER $10507314 W Oklahoma Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$1.67
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #200

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment is $915 at St. Gregory.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Side is starting from $1,116 at St. Gregory.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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