Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (42 Rentals)

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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property at 2578 N 52nd St

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2578 N 52nd St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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property at 1422 N 26th St

$1,200

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1422 N 26th St

MilwaukeeWI53205
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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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Lisbon Adlon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Adlon Apartments

4315 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, 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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Boulevard Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Commons

4221 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208

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West Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at CWC — Community Within the Corridor priced from $915. Columbia Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $976. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CWC — Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR,1BA$915
Columbia Square3 bedroom3BR,2BA$976
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2330 N 45th St Model at 2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Columbia Square starting at $976 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper2330 N 45th St4BR,1BA$1.17
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
2712 W Garfield Ave, Unit Lower Unit2712 W Garfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
CWC — Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$1.41
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 CWC — Community Within the Corridor which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,425.

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 6 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 $459 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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