Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (91 Rentals)
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2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Golden Eagle Flats

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Woods View Apartments

Himount Gardens

William A. Passavant Senior

Burnham Hill Apartments
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4611 W National Ave

1532 N 29TH St

1530 N 29th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Clybourn Place
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434 N 31st St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

1817-1819-1819 N 36th St

2229 N 40th St

Dr. Wesley Scott

800 S 32nd St

1341 S Layton Blvd
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1937 N 20th St
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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 | $1,029 | $695 | $2,153 |
| Story Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $465 | $5,345 |
| Story Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $650 | $7,245 |
| Story Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $750 | $6,910 |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Johnson Legacy East Apartments priced from $725. 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Story Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Himount Gardens | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| 4611 W National Ave | Studios | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Clybourn Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $1.05 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 $1,575. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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 | $1.05 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Grand Avenue Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $2,242.
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 28 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 $189 which is $2,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.
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