
Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (48 Rentals)


Alpine Meadows

Sunrise Village Senior Apartments

3010 5th Ave

1507 Monroe Ave

1321 Manitoba Ave

1219 Milwaukee Ave

423 Marion Ave

1204 Memorial Dr
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The Bank

Marquette Manor

1835 Drexel Blvd

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915 Minnesota Ave. ( 11 Unit)

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405 Kirkwood Ave

The Berm

1832-1836 Rawson Ave

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1428 S 3rd St
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5482 S Packard Ave

1235A S 22nd St

1322A W Greenfield Ave

2358 S 16th St

505 N 20th St

1140 E Hamilton St

1643 S 1st St

2217A S 19th St

1562 S 7th St
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2424 W Greenfield Ave

1569 S 10th St

734 N 3rd St

107 W Kassner Pl

3658 E Munkwitz Ave

3032 W Pierce St

3706-3706 E Pulaski Ave

The Centennial

5009-5017 S Lake Dr 12 unit
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3719 E Layton Ave

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5017 S Lake Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $725 | $725 | $725 |
| South Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,458 | $875 | $2,629 |
| South Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,873 | $925 | $3,195 |
| South Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,673 | $1,500 | $3,512 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Milwaukee
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Milwaukee ranges from $875 to $2,629 with an average monthly rent of $1,458.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Milwaukee cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Milwaukee range from $925 to $3,195. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,873.
How expensive are South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Milwaukee on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $3,512 - averaging $2,673 for the location.
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