Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (94 Rentals)

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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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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
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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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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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
Studio Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Westport Apartments
Studio Apartments

Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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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 Maria Linden Senior Apartments priced from $562. Johnson Legacy West 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
Maria Linden Senior Apartments1B Affordable1BR,1BA$562
Johnson Legacy West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Kilbourn Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Woods View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 1752 N 56th St Model at 1752 N 56th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
1752 N 56th St, Unit 21752 N 56th St2BR,2BA$1.03
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2BL2BR,2BA$1.06
4213 W Highland Blvd4213 W Highland Blvd2BR,1BA$1.03
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
2550 N 45th St2550 N 45th St3BR,1BA$1.00
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #213

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

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 $1,056.

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

The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is Maria Linden Senior Apartments which is listed at $562, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $2,000.

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 24 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 $152 which is $1,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.

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