Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (84 Rentals)
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700 Lofts

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

Tioga Apartments

Gorman Homes

The Ardmore Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

Marquee Communities

Johnson Legacy East Apartments
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2876 N 26th St

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

852 N 15th St

Himount Gardens

1532 N 29TH St

1530 N 29th St

CWC Community Within the Corridor

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Clybourn Place
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3128 N 38th St

937 N 37th St
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Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $655 | $1,535 |
| Walnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $465 | $2,790 |
| Walnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $650 | $3,192 |
| Walnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $750 | $3,800 |
| Walnut Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $870 | $1,736 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Himount Gardens | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Brewery Point | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Clybourn Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut 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 Walnut Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,195 with a $0.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Meadow Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 2569 N 61st St, Unit 2569 | 2569 N 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Grand Avenue Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Michigan Street Commons | The Bradford | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Brewery Point | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hill is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, 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 31 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 $435 which is $8,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.
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