
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

Paper Box Lofts

Tioga Apartments

The Ardmore Apartments

Marquee Communities

Golden Eagle Flats

Johnson Legacy Apartments
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852 N 15th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Cedar Row I

Riverside Lofts

Michigan Street Commons

740 North by 3L Living

610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24

735 West by 3L Living

Tower Apartments

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Knitting Factory Loft Apartments
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135 W Wells St

University Row

505 N 20th St, Unit 505 N 20th St.

Vim Vigor Lofts

National Ave Lofts
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University Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Hill Studio Apartments | $1,142 | $460 | $2,030 |
University Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $529 | $4,010 |
University Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $577 | $4,289 |
University Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,095 | $4,140 |
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Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Clarke Square Terrace (55+) priced from $576. Johnson Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clarke Square Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $576 |
Johnson Legacy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
700 Lofts | One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
735 West by 3L Living | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Tower Apartments | 1006 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
The Germania | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, WI
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $0.63 price per square foot 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $948. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 1638 N 15th St Model at 1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 | 1638 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Germania | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Century Building | Market Rate | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Buckler by 3L Living | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Clarke Square Terrace (55+) | Two Bedroom - Income Eligible | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Michigan Street Commons | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
National Ave Lofts | 60% 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24 | 610 W Wisconsin Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?
The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University 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 18 regular apartments in University 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 University Hill?
Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $358 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.
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