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

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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CWC Community Within the CorridorCenter4BR,2BA$772
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th2708 N 40th St2BR,1BA$0.85
2837 N 49th St, Unit Upper2837 N 49th St3BR,1BA$1.47
CWC Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$1.44
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #178

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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