Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (23 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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Woodland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Court

3963 S 76th StMilwaukee, 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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St. Gregory
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Gregory

6333 W Lakefield DrMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3534-3536 S 77th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3534-3536 S 77th St

3534-3536 S 77th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3161 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3161 S 48th St

3161 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3854 S 63rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3854 S 63rd St

3854 S 63rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3125 S 47th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3125 S 47th St

3125 S 47th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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4040 S 65th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4040 S 65th St

4040 S 65th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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7718 W Howard Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7718 W Howard Ave

7718 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3833 S 76th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3833 S 76th St

3833 S 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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2727 S 60th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 60th St

2727 S 60th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3160 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3160 S 48th St

3160 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219

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West Beliot
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Beliot

7626 W Beloit RdWest Allis, WI 53219
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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 Woodland Court priced from $925. 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
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$925
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Oklahoma ManorFairview1BR,1BA$1,132
St. GregoryAlcott2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2629 S 60th St Model at 2629 S 60th St, Unit #4, 2629 60th in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the Sapphire Model at Woodland Court starting at $1,219 with a $1.45 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.
2629 S 60th St, Unit #4, 2629 60th2629 S 60th St2BR,1BA$1.30
Woodland CourtSapphire2BR,1BA$1.45
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
PENN ARMS APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oklahoma ManorFairview1BR,1BA$1.51
St. GregoryAlcott2BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #198

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI 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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is Woodland Court which is listed at $928, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $2,097.

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