Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (80 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Gilman Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Adlon Apartments

4315 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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617 N 23rd St - 28 Units
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

617 N 23rd St - 28 Units

605-617 N 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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3008 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3008 W State St

3008 W State StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Westport Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Merrill Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrill Park Apartments

2807 W Michigan StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2936 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $600. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CWC Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$600
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Clybourn PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, WI

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Park 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 Washington Park 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 Washington Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
4552 W Wells St, Unit 64552 W Wells St2BR,1BA$0.98
2569 N 61st St, Unit 25692569 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.21
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit down3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.00
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Park is under $870.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Park is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Washington Park costs $9,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Park?

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 28 regular apartments in Washington Park 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 Washington Park?

Cheap apartments in Washington Park have an average cost of $504 which is $8,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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