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

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MilwaukeeWI53207

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2892 S Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207

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2636 S. Logan
Studio Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2867 S Kinnickinnic
2 Bedroom Apartments

2867 S Kinnickinnic

2863-2867 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Bay View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
StitchweldALLOYStudio,1BA$1,300
Dwell Bay ViewD1BR,1BA$1,350
KinetiKRiseStudio,1BA$1,365
EvoniWoodmanStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
319 E Montana St, Unit 319319 E Montana St3BR,1BA$1.15
426 E Smith St, Unit 1426 E Smith St3BR,1BA$0.98
2242 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER2242 S Robinson Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.71
Granary Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.02
2809 S Greeley St, Unit Lower2809 S Greeley St1BR,1BA$1.20
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Dwell Bay ViewD1BR,1BA$1.69
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
443 E Dover St, Unit A443 E Dover St1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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