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

Golden Eagle Flats

Johnson Legacy West Apartments

Woods View Apartments
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1927 N 36th St

1521 N 38th St

2212-2214 N 48th St.
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2725 W McKinley Blvd

2922-2924 W Juneau Ave.

1523 S 70th 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 |
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Story Hill Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $695 | $3,688 |
Story Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $545 | $4,255 |
Story Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $650 | $7,195 |
Story Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $750 | $6,910 |
Story Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 94 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maria Linden Senior Apartments | 1B Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $562 |
Johnson Legacy West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Kilbourn Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Woods View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
1752 N 56th St, Unit 2 | 1752 N 56th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A | 3718 W Vliet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2BL | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
4213 W Highland Blvd | 4213 W Highland Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 2115 | 2115 N 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper | 2016 W Clybourn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
2550 N 45th St | 2550 N 45th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStory Hill, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #213
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,056.
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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