Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (105 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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28 West Apartments List
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28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
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Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
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City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
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West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $559. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$948
Columbia Square3 bedroom3BR,2BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.87 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 $1,300. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper2330 N 45th St4BR,1BA$1.17
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
2338 N 54th St, Unit Duplex Lower unit2338 N 54th St2BR,1BA$1.18
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $976.

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

The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $2,322.

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 23 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 $141 which is $2,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

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Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

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