Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (19 Rentals)
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3139 S Mabbett Ave

Hide House Lofts Bayview

3279 S Pine Ave
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133 e Montana st, Unit #3
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Dwell Bay View

KinetiK
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Bay View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay View?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay View Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $1,105 | $1,990 |
Bay View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $959 | $2,935 |
Bay View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $904 | $4,932 |
Bay View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $1,500 | $6,098 |
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Cheapest Available Bay View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay View area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Hide House Lofts Bayview priced from $1,009. Stitchweld has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Stitchweld | ALLOY | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Dwell Bay View | D | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
KinetiK | Rise | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Evoni | Woodman | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.15 price per square foot 319 E Montana St Model at 319 E Montana St, Unit 319 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 426 E Smith St Model at 426 E Smith St, Unit 1 starting at $1,475 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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319 E Montana St, Unit 319 | 319 E Montana St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
426 E Smith St, Unit 1 | 426 E Smith St | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
2242 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER | 2242 S Robinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Oregon Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
Granary Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
2809 S Greeley St, Unit Lower | 2809 S Greeley St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2 | 3401 S Howell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Dwell Bay View | D | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
443 E Dover St, Unit A | 443 E Dover St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay View, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #41
Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bay View, Milwaukee, WI
Bay View Middle and High School
Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts
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Getting Around the Bay View Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay View?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay View is at Stitchweld listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment is $1,009 at Hide House Lofts Bayview.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay View is starting from $2,150 at Granary Lofts.
What is the most affordable Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brix Apartment Lofts and starts from $2,900.
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