Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (138 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 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $550. 2448 W Killbourn St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$550
2448 W Killbourn St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 40% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Tioga ApartmentsCorner StudioStudio,1BA$725
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the 2016 W Clybourn St Model at 2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper starting at $1,399 with a $1.14 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.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th2708 N 40th St2BR,1BA$0.85
Meadow Village3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1A2BR,1BA$0.87
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 40% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #137

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 $815.

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 $8,200.

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 33 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 $364 which is $7,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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