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

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Walnut Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Gilman Building
Studio Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Avenue Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Manor Apartments

2224 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Parkside Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Senior Apartments

2621 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2001 W Michigan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2001 W Michigan St

2001 W Michigan StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Graduate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graduate Apartments

840 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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University Crossing I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossing I

923 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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McGuire Flats
Studio Apartments

McGuire Flats

920 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Pere Marquette
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pere Marquette

737 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Aspen
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

833 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Union Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Apartments

846-856 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Gatehouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatehouse

833-835 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Highland Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2725 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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The Sheridan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sheridan

2435 W WisconsinMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Brewery Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewery Point

1244 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Strack II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strack II

911 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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University Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
700 LoftsOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$945
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$948
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$999
Tower Apartments1006Studio,1BA$1,000
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056
The GermaniaOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Century BuildingMarket Rate2BR,2BA$1.46
The Buckler by 3L LivingOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.50
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Michigan Street Commons2/22BR,2BA$1.25
National Ave Lofts60% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24610 W Wisconsin Ave1BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including University 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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