
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI from $300 (78 Rentals)
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Paper Box Lofts

Becher Terrace (55+)

Golden Eagle Flats

1832 S 18th St
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Johnson Legacy West Apartments

Woods View Apartments

5623 W Lapham St

2031-2033 S 15th Pl.

2374 S 18th St
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6410 W National Ave

924 S 74th St

1704 W Lincoln Ave

7902 W National Ave
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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 |
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Cheap West Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $695 | $3,688 |
Cheap West Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $545 | $2,754 |
Cheap West Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $577 | $3,964 |
Cheap West Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $950 | $4,823 |
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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 Becher Terrace (55+) in the Near South Side neighborhood priced from $655. Johnson Legacy West Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Milwaukee apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Johnson Legacy West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Woods View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Kilbourn Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Maria Linden Senior Apartments | 1B Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Paper Box Lofts | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,036 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Milwaukee, WI
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Milwaukee area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Milwaukee apartment is the 2049 S 77th St Model at 2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the West View 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. |
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3718 W Vliet St, Unit A | 3718 W Vliet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 | 2049 S 77th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
1460 S 77th St, Unit Lower | 1460 S 77th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper | 2016 W Clybourn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
306 N 71st St, Unit Lower | 306 N 71st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Paper Box Lofts | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Milwaukee is at Johnson Legacy West Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Milwaukee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Milwaukee Apartment is $655 at Becher Terrace (55+).
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 $725 at Becher Terrace (55+).
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 West Apartments and starts from $1,100.
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