
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (23 Rentals)
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Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $875 | $1,200 |
Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $1,100 | $1,436 |
Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,400 | $2,795 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Court | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Oklahoma Manor | Fairview | 1BR,1BA | $1,132 |
St. Gregory | Alcott | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2629 S 60th St, Unit #4, 2629 60th | 2629 S 60th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Woodland Court | Sapphire | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
PENN ARMS APARTMENTS | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Oklahoma Manor | Fairview | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
St. Gregory | Alcott | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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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