Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (115 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. Marquee Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
CWC Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR,1BA$814
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.70
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
CWC Community Within the CorridorLocust3BR,2BA$1.05
2634 N 24th St, Unit Lower2634 N 24th St2BR,1BA$0.79
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Up3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.09
Michigan Street Commons2/12BR,1BA$1.11
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper2944 N 7th St2BR,1BA$0.90
418 W Keefe Ave, Unit Upper418 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #204

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI 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 $875.

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 $1,675.

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 19 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 $492 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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