Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (155 Rentals)

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Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsCorner StudioStudio,1BA$725
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Himount GardensEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$800
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$815
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $1,307 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2567 N 61st St, Unit 25672567 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.26
1433 N 39th St, Unit 1433 N 39th Street1433 N 39th St4BR,1BA$1.30
1435 N 39th St, Unit 1435 N 39th St1435 N 39th St4BR,1BA$1.32
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$0.95
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$1.32
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #155

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hill is under $845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hill is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Walnut Hill costs $9,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut 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 11 regular apartments in Walnut 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 Walnut Hill?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Hill have an average cost of $363 which is $8,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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