Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (103 Rentals)

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Grand Avenue Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Lofts

2905 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 2448 W Killbourn St priced from $625. Johnson Legacy East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Story Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2448 W Killbourn St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$827
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1C2BR,1BA$920
Himount GardensEast Courtyard1BR,1BA$960
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,147
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1,166

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.98 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 $1,475. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $1,307 with a $1.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.98
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$1.38
2515 N 57th St, Unit 25152515 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.32
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1A2BR,1BA$0.87
5927 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Upper5927 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #208

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Story Hill Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Story Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Story Hill is under $1,166.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is Johnson Legacy East Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $1,775.

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 15 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 $148 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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