Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI from $600 (38 Rentals)

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1832-1836 Rawson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1832-1836 Rawson Ave

1832-1836 Rawson AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Berm
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Berm

2001 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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405 Kirkwood Ave
Studio Apartments

405 Kirkwood Ave

405 Kirkwood AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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3010 5th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3010 5th Ave

3010 5th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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3411 S Chicago Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3411 S Chicago Ave

3411 S Chicago AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Bond
Studio Apartments

The Bond

1016 S Milwaukee StSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1835 Drexel Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Drexel Blvd

1835 Drexel BlvdSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Marquette Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette Manor

2409 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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The Bank
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bank

2300 10th AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172

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5017 S Lake Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5017 S Lake Dr

5017 S Lake DrCudahy, WI 53110

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5510 S Illinois Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

5510 S Illinois Ave

5510 S Illinois AveCudahy, WI 53110
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The Centennial
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Centennial

400 E Centennial DrOak Creek, WI 53154
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South Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Milwaukee Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Packard Glen Apartments priced from $895. 915 Minnesota Ave. ( 11 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Milwaukee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
915 Minnesota Ave. ( 11 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1)1BR,1BA$985
The Reserve on South Towne1B1BR,1BA$999
Marquette ManorMM1B601BR,1BA$1,011
Alpine Meadows1b 1ba1BR,1BA$1,040
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,199
Summit at Lakeshore CommonsB11BR,1BA$1,495
The Scoot Grandeur ApartmentsA3A1BR,1BA$1,660
Drexel Ridge1M1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $1.88 price per square foot D1 Saffron Model at IVY Townhomes in the starting from $3,195. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 3B Model at Drexel Ridge starting at $2,765 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
IVY TownhomesD1 Saffron2BR,2.5BA$1.88
Drexel Ridge3B3BR,2BA$1.81
The Gables ApartmentsBreakers3BR,2BA$1.64
Centennial Park ApartmentsArbors - 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
The Reserve on South Towne2B2BR,1BA$1.37
Alpine Meadows1b 1ba1BR,1BA$1.30
Marquette ManorMM1BMC1BR,1BA$1.52
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1)1BR,1BA$1.64

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 South Milwaukee Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment is $895 at Packard Glen Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Milwaukee is starting from $1,149 at The Reserve on South Towne.

What is the most affordable South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gables Apartments and starts from $2,044.

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