Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (10 Rentals)

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1001 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2

1001 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
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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 Brewery Point priced from $529. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$529
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, WI

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 BR x 2 BA - D Loft Model at Blue Ribbon Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,369. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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.
Blue Ribbon Lofts3 BR x 2 BA - D Loft3BR,2BA$1.23
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$0.83
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about University Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in University Hill?

There are currently 276 Apartments for Rent in University Hill, WI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,500. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Hill ranging from $825 to $2,275.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Hill ranges from $825 to $2,275 with an average monthly rent of $1,933.

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