Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (18 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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PENN ARMS APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

7607 W Waterford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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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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Tara Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill Apartments

3946 S Tara Hill DrGreenfield, WI 53220
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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 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family priced from $875. St. Gregory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$963
Woodland CourtTurquoise1BR,1BA$970
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Oklahoma ManorMidland2BR,2BA$1,486

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.53 price per square foot Midland Model at Oklahoma Manor in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at 3270 S 49th St starting at $995 with a $1.23 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.
Oklahoma ManorMidland2BR,2BA$1.53
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
6911 W TRIPOLI AVE, Unit 46911 W TRIPOLI AVE2BR,1BA$1.38
3573 S 76th St, Unit #43573 S 76th St2BR,1BA$1.75
6919 W Tripoli Ave, Unit 46919 W Tripoli Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
7314 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit UPPER $10507314 W Oklahoma Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Woodland CourtCitrine1BR,1BA$1.53
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$1.65
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75

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 $875 at 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family.

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 $1,049 at Woodland Court.

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