
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI from $300 (161 Rentals)
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5310 Beloit Rd

Westgrand Apartments

Chapel Garden Apartments

222 N 73rd St

Golden Eagle Flats

2319 S 17th St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

The Berkshire Senior Living

3225 W McKinley Blvd
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2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

4611 W National Ave

1538 N 29th St

The Landmark of West Allis

4925 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 6

4934 W Forest Home Ave

4820 W Forest Home Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave
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2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2103 S 71st St

2561 S 29th St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 600
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2919 W Wisconsin Ave

1710 W Mineral St

Burnham Hill Apartments

Hawley Ridge Apartments

2016 W Clybourn St

1630 W National Ave

653 S 69th St, Unit D

Heritage West Allis Senior

3270 S 49th St

2235 S 20th St
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1143 S 25th St

Oklahoma Gardens

Oklahoma Manor

336 S 66th St, Unit Upper

2217 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 05

Southport Apartments

Total Monthly Price
6931 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

417 N 39th St, Unit Apt 6

434 N 31st St

1440 N 28th St
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West Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,328 | $695 | $2,272 |
| Cheap West Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $750 | $2,864 |
| Cheap West Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $825 | $3,111 |
| Cheap West Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,050 | $3,933 |
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Cheapest Available West Milwaukee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at William A. Passavant Senior in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $801. Johnson Legacy West in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Milwaukee apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Valley Forge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| 1630 W National Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Milwaukee area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Milwaukee apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 1457 S 74th St, Unit Upper | 1457 S 74th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 3521 W Highland Blvd, Unit lowerunit | 3521 W Highland Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1532 S 64th St | 2Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x1 Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Valley Forge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $801 at William A. Passavant Senior.
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 $1,060 at William A. Passavant Senior.
What is the most affordable West Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Johnson Legacy East Apartments and starts from $1,125.
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