Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (127 Rentals)

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property at 1531 N Jackson St

$1,050 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2026

1531 N Jackson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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property at 1675 N Marshall St

$1,250 - $1,845

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2026

1675 N Marshall St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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Westown, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westown area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, WI

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Meadow Village starting at $1,635 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
Meadow Village3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.36
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Blue Ribbon LoftsAlpine - Market Rate2BR,2BA$1.56
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
800 E Pearson StPrivate Entrance2BR,1BA$1.19
City Place Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.49
Michigan Street CommonsThe Bradford2BR,1BA$1.39
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$1.34
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westown, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Westown, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westown is under $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westown?

The cheapest apartment in Westown is Marquee Communities which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Westown costs $9,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westown?

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 34 regular apartments in Westown 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 Westown?

Cheap apartments in Westown have an average cost of $209 which is $8,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westown.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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