
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (125 Rentals)
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3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 23

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Golden Eagle Flats

302A N 59th St
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Johnson Legacy East Apartments

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

1538 N 29th St

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

Total Monthly Price
2550 N 45th St, Unit 2550A, Unit 2550A

7716 W Stevenson St

2146 N 35th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

2518 W Wisconsin Ave
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2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 600

2621 W Pierce St

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave
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2118 N 24th Pl

Burnham Hill Apartments

Himount Gardens

2016 W Clybourn St

653 S 69th St, Unit D

1751 N 60th St

Columbia Square

1922 N 27th St

3421 W Kilbourn Ave

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 7
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2145 N 29th St

1143 S 25th St

Dr. Wesley Scott

417 N 39th St, Unit Apt 6

1531 S 30th St

2437 N 29th St

Total Monthly Price
Longfellow Gardens Apartment Homes

2566 N 40th St

2217 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 06

37th St School Senior Apartments
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Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Story Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Hill Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $695 | $2,231 |
| Story Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $565 | $3,140 |
| Story Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $652 | $4,160 |
| Story Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $800 | $5,112 |
| Story Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Story Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Story Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit priced from $695. William A. Passavant Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable Story Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $902 |
| Valley Forge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Columbia Square | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $976 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Columbia Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2550 N 45th St, Unit 2550A | 2550 N 45th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Story Hill, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is William A. Passavant Senior which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $2,180.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 46 regular apartments in Story Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Story Hill?
Cheap apartments in Story Hill have an average cost of $170 which is $2,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.
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