
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (121 Rentals)
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3500 W Kilbourn Ave

3431 W Kilbourn Ave

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Golden Eagle Flats

2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

605 N 30th St

2820 W Clybourn St

2820B W CLYBOURN St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments
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327 N 63rd St, Unit Tiny Upper Flat

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

4611 W National Ave

1538 N 29th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

1944-1946 N 22nd St

Burnham Hill Apartments

1946 N 39th St

3730-3732-3732 W Roberts St
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2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St
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Columbia Square

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Himount Gardens

3102 W Scott St

316 N 75th St

653 S 69th St

1937 N 20th St

2413 N 24th Pl

3421 W Kilbourn Ave

1219 N 33rd St
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2145 N 29th St

2016 W Clybourn St

2326 W Burnham St

2217 W Wisconsin Ave

Dr. Wesley Scott

1440 N 28th St

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233 S 67th St, Unit 233A

1341 S Layton Blvd

37th St School Senior Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells 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 | $1,432 | $695 | $5,000 |
| Story Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $565 | $5,345 |
| Story Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $650 | $7,245 |
| Story Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $750 | $5,295 |
| Story Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,425 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 121 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 William A. Passavant Senior priced from $801. Johnson Legacy West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. 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 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x2 Grand | 2BR,2BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1032 S 23rd St Model at 1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,499 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St | 1032 S 23rd St | 5BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 1534 N 39th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit | 1534 N 39th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 7425 W Greenfield Ave, Unit #1 | 7425 W Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 522 N 33rd St, Unit 522 | 522 N 33rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Grand Avenue Lofts | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,145.
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 $2,340.
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 31 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 $157 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.
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