Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $394 (105 Rentals)

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property at 2876 N 26th St
$725 - $1,000
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2876 N 26th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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1310 W Clarke St, Unit 1310A
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1310 W Clarke St, Unit 1310A

1310 W Clarke StMilwaukee, WI 53206
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property at 3179 N 39th St
$850 - $1,050
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3179 N 39th St

MilwaukeeWI53216
property at 1724 N 24th St
$860 - $995
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1724 N 24th St

MilwaukeeWI53205

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Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
CWC — Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$839
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1844 N 59th St Model at 1844 N 59th St, Unit 1844 N 59th St in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the 3744 W Miller Ln Model at 3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper starting at $1,500 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the National Park 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.
1844 N 59th St, Unit 1844 N 59th St1844 N 59th St2BR,1.5BA$0.68
3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper3744 W Miller Ln3BR,1BA$0.83
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
3164 N 55th St, Unit Upper Unit3164 N 55th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower1134 N 44th St2BR,1BA$1.00
2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit2407 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.11
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.13
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $896.

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 $1,365.

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 39 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 $292 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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