
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (7 Rentals)
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West Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $931 | $815 | $1,048 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $774 | $1,120 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $650 | $1,499 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $750 | $3,800 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $772 | $1,736 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 4 Beds unit found at CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $772. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CWC Community Within the Corridor | Center | 4BR,2BA | $772 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2708 N 40th St Model at 2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th starting at $1,025 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th | 2708 N 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
2837 N 49th St, Unit Upper | 2837 N 49th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Burleigh | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Himount Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 18 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $582 which is $517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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