1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI (61 Rentals)

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815 Minnesota Ave
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815 Minnesota Ave

815 Minnesota AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1204 Memorial Dr
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1204 Memorial Dr

1204 Memorial DrSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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601 Milwaukee Ave
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601 Milwaukee Ave

601 Milwaukee AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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201 N Chicago Ave
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201 N Chicago Ave

201 N Chicago AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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729 Hawthorne Ave
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729 Hawthorne Ave

729 Hawthorne AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1825 Drexel Blvd
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1825 Drexel Blvd

1825 Drexel BlvdSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172

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1232 Madison Ave
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1232 Madison Ave

1232 Madison AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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915 Minnesota Ave
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915 Minnesota Ave

915 Minnesota AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1832-1836 Rawson Ave
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1832-1836 Rawson Ave

1832-1836 Rawson AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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3010 5th Ave
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3010 5th Ave

3010 5th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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3411 S Chicago Ave
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3411 S Chicago Ave

3411 S Chicago AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Berm
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The Berm

2001 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Marquette Manor
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Marquette Manor

2409 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Bank
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The Bank

2300 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172

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3105 5th Ave
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3105 5th Ave

3105 5th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1216 Memorial Dr
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1216 Memorial Dr

1216 Memorial DrSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Civic Arms Apartments
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Civic Arms Apartments

2005 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Legacy
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The Legacy

200 Southtowne DrSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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4-Family
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4-Family

3879 E Hammond AveCudahy, WI 53110
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4757 S Lake Dr
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4757 S Lake Dr

4757 S Lake DrCudahy, WI 53110
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South Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Largest Available South Milwaukee and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Milwaukee, WI is found at Drexel Ridge Apartments in the River Park neighborhood and is 970 square feet priced from $1,835. Summit has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 938 square feet and currently listed start at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Drexel Ridge Apartments1C970 Sq Ft$1,835
SummitC1938 Sq Ft$1,850
The Reserve on South Towne1A825 Sq Ft$999
Marquette ManorMM1BMC768 Sq Ft$1,170
The ScootA3A754 Sq Ft$1,495
Lake Forest Apartments - 62+ Senior Housing1 bed 1 bath Income Restricted750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom750 Sq Ft$895
Newbury Place Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$1,199
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1)650 Sq Ft$1,000
Evergreen Square of Cudahy - Senior/DisabledOne Bedroom510 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available South Milwaukee and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Milwaukee, WI is the One Bedroom Model starting from $895 at Packard Glen Apartments . The second most affordable South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1) Model at Cudahy Williamstown Bay II starting at $985 in the Town of Lake neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Milwaukee is currently $1,579. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom$895
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1)$985
The Reserve on South Towne1B$999
Marquette ManorMM1B60$1,011
Newbury Place Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$1,199
SummitA1A$1,325
The ScootA1.1$1,395
Drexel Ridge Apartments1J$1,595

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Milwaukee is $1,579.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Milwaukee is a 970 square feet unit starting from $1,835 at Drexel Ridge Apartments.

What is the average size for South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Milwaukee is currently 869 sq ft.

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