Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Veterans Affairs Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (92 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
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3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
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2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Franklin Arms Apartments
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Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
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Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
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West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
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Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Westport Apartments
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Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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1608 S 23rd St
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1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3008 W State St
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3008 W State St

3008 W State StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Veterans Affairs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Veterans Affairs area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Johnson Legacy West Apartments priced from $725. Kilbourn Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Veterans Affairs apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnson Legacy West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Kilbourn Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Maria Linden Senior Apartments1B Affordable1BR,1BA$943
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage West Allis Senior2BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%2BR,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Veterans Affairs, WI

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Veterans Affairs area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Veterans Affairs apartment is the Floor Plan 2CL Model at The Overlook Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Jacobus Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Veterans Affairs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2CL2BR,2BA$1.08
6525 Powell Pl, Unit 16525 Powell Pl2BR,1BA$1.31
1460 S 77th St, Unit Lower1460 S 77th St3BR,1BA$1.27
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper1748 N 54th St3BR,1BA$1.25
5021 W Greenfield Ave, Unit 50235021 W Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #214

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Veterans Affairs Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Veterans Affairs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Veterans Affairs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Veterans Affairs is under $1,298.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Veterans Affairs?

The cheapest apartment in Veterans Affairs is Johnson Legacy West Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Veterans Affairs costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Veterans Affairs?

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 20 regular apartments in Veterans Affairs 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 Veterans Affairs?

Cheap apartments in Veterans Affairs have an average cost of $143 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Veterans Affairs.

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