Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI from $495 (135 Rentals)

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2136 S 78th St, Unit Upper
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2136 S 78th St, Unit Upper

2136 S 78th StWest Allis, WI 53219
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1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
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1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower

1134 N 44th StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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$990 - $1,070
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2928 W Juneau Ave

MilwaukeeWI53208
property at 1440 N 34th St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
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1440 N 34th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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West Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1320 S 26th St. (8 unit) in the Near South Side neighborhood priced from $745. Johnson Legacy East Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Milwaukee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1320 S 26th St. (8 unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$886
Beloit Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Milwaukee area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3744 W Miller Ln Model at 3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Milwaukee apartment is the 6009 W Lapham St Model at 6009 W Lapham St, Unit 6009 starting at $1,375 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper3744 W Miller Ln3BR,1BA$0.83
6009 W Lapham St, Unit 60096009 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.92
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
3330 W McKinley Blvd, Unit 2 BR Lower Flat3330 W McKinley Blvd2BR,1BA$1.14
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower1134 N 44th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1B2BR,1BA$1.13
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
2136 S 78th St, Unit Upper2136 S 78th St1BR,1BA$1.06
935-937 N 37th St. (14 unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 West Milwaukee Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Milwaukee Apartment is $745 at 1320 S 26th St. (8 unit).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Milwaukee is starting from $945 at 935-937 N 37th St. (14 unit).

What is the most affordable West Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Historic Lofts on Kilbourn and starts from $1,104.

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