Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (29 Rentals)

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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3401 S 57th St

MilwaukeeWI53219
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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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3130 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3130 S 48th St

3130 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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PENN ARMS APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

7607 W Waterford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3250 S 49th St
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3250 S 49th St

3250 S 49th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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6500 W Howard Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 W Howard Avenue

6500 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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4912 W Oklahoma Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

4912 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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7210 W Oklahoma Ave
$1,300
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7210 W Oklahoma Ave

7210 W Oklahoma AveWest Allis, WI 53219
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Tara Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill Apartments

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 $1,051. Woodland Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,161. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. GregoryOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,051
Woodland CourtOne Bed One Bath 651 sqft1BR,1BA$1,161
3001 S 56th StUnit 162BR,1BA$1,295
Oklahoma Manor 58thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the Unit 16 Model at 3001 S 56th St starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 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.
2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-122710 S 68th St3BR,1.5BA$1.33
3001 S 56th StUnit 162BR,1BA$1.18
Oklahoma Manor 58thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
7210 W Oklahoma Ave7210 W Oklahoma Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Woodland CourtOne Bed One Bath 651 sqft1BR,1BA$1.78
St. GregoryOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81

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Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI

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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 $1,051 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 $1,295 at 3001 S 56th St.

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