
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (173 Rentals)
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3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 34

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 2

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 18

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Golden Eagle Flats

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

3601 W Highland Blvd

3034 W State St

William A. Passavant Senior
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Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

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1833 N 56th St, Unit A

2146 N 35th St

1724 N 24th St

Burnham Hill Apartments

2457 N 49th St

Dr. Wesley Scott

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Himount Gardens
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1626 N 28th St

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3736 W Dorothy Pl, Unit lower

Chapel Garden Apartments

711 S 34th St

2145 N 29th St

843 N 24th St, Unit 304

169 S 64th St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

2502 N 45th St
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1253 N 34th St

1817-1819-1819 N 36th St

3830 W Mt Vernon Ave

2425 W Greenfield Ave

2010-2014-2014 W Pierce St

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

1922 N 27th St

2447 N 39th St

2445 N 39th St

3424 W Highland Blvd
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2169 N 39th St, Unit Upper

2311 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 08

2311 W Wisconsin Ave

1422 N 26th St

2435 N 44th St, Unit Lower

2100 W National Ave

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3330 W McKinley Blvd, Unit 2 BR Lower Flat

University Row

1574 S Union 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 | $1,264 | $695 | $1,690 |
| Story Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $495 | $2,775 |
| Story Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $675 | $4,518 |
| Story Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $450 | $4,780 |
| Story Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at William A. Passavant Senior priced from $801. Historic Lofts on Kilbourn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $833. Here are the most affordable Story Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Beloit Road Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 7708 W National Ave 16 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| Concordia 27 | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
| Columbia Square | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $976 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.97 price per square foot 212 N 63rd St Model at 212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 6009 W Lapham St Model at 6009 W Lapham St, Unit 6009 starting at $1,475 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the National Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower | 212 N 63rd St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| 6009 W Lapham St, Unit 6009 | 6009 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 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 |
| 3736 W Dorothy Pl, Unit lower | 3736 W Dorothy Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $1,700.
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 32 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 $121 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.
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