Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI from $725 (50 Rentals)

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1315 Michigan Ave, Unit Upper
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1315 Michigan Ave, Unit Upper

1315 Michigan AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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property at 1507 Monroe Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1507 Monroe Ave

South MilwaukeeWI53172

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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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Columbia Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Manor

3411 S Chicago AveSouth 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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The Bond
Studio Apartments

The Bond

1016 S Milwaukee StSouth 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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1204 Memorial Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1204 Memorial Dr

1204 Memorial DrSouth 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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3719 E Layton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3719 E Layton Ave

3719 E Layton AveCudahy, WI 53110
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property at 1569 S 10th St
$758 - $867
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1569 S 10th St

MilwaukeeWI53204
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The Centennial
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Centennial

400 E Centennial DrOak Creek, WI 53154
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Cheapest Available South Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 5th Ave priced from $875. 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
3010 5th Ave1X11BR,1BA$875
915 Minnesota Ave. ( 11 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1)1BR,1BA$985
Oak Park Apartment Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,019
Alpine Meadows1b 1ba1BR,1BA$1,040
The Reserve on Southtowne Il1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Marquette ManorMM1BMC1BR,1BA$1,170
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,199
Newbury Place Apartment HomesMove by Oct 1st $300 OFF first month’s rent! P...2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $1.65 price per square foot Breakers Model at The Gables Apartments in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,057. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the Arbors - 2 Bed, 2 Bath (400s Bldg) Model at Centennial Park Apartments starting at $1,891 with a $1.61 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.
The Gables ApartmentsBreakers3BR,2BA$1.65
Centennial Park ApartmentsArbors - 2 Bed, 2 Bath (400s Bldg)2BR,2BA$1.61
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
The Reserve on Southtowne Il2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Newbury Place Apartment HomesMove by Oct 1st $300 OFF first month’s rent! P...2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Alpine Meadows1b 1ba1BR,1BA$1.30
Marquette ManorMM1BMC1BR,1BA$1.52
1315 Michigan Ave, Unit Upper1315 Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
3010 5th Ave1X11BR,1BA$1.46
Cudahy Williamstown Bay II1 Bed 1 Bath (1.1)1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $875 at 3010 5th Ave.

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 $1,199 at The Legacy (55+ Community).

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 $2,050.

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