Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (28 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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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Woodland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Court

3963 S 76th StMilwaukee, 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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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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3534-3536 S 77th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3534-3536 S 77th St

3534-3536 S 77th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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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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3745 S 76th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3745 S 76th St

3745 S 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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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 3270 S 49th St priced from $995. Woodland Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,028. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$1,028
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$1,128

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.23 price per square foot One Bed One Bath Model at 3270 S 49th St in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the 3028 S 47th St Model at 3028 S 47th St, Unit 3028 A. S. 47th St. Upper starting at $1,200 with a $1.50 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.
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
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$1.58
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #189

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $995 at 3270 S 49th St.

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 $1,237 at Woodland Court.

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