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

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2892 S Delaware Ave
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2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2636 S. Logan
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2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2867 S Kinnickinnic
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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 Studio unit found at Vue Apartments priced from $1,100. 1327 E Colorado St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue ApartmentsV12Studio,1BA$1,100
1327 E Colorado St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Dwell Bay ViewD1BR,1BA$1,350
StitchweldALLOYStudio,1BA$1,355
KinetiKSpark1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.05 price per square foot 426 E Smith St Model at 426 E Smith St, Unit 1 in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 2242 S Robinson Ave Model at 2242 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER starting at $1,795 with a $1.38 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.
426 E Smith St, Unit 1426 E Smith St3BR,1BA$1.05
2242 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER2242 S Robinson Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
Brix Apartment LoftsThree Bedroom D13BR,2BA$2.28
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.71
3523 S Clement Ave, Unit 3523 Upper3523 S Clement Ave2BR,1BA$2.36
907 E Russell Ave, Unit 1907 E Russell Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Dwell Bay ViewD1BR,1BA$1.69
Jefferson Block Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - 798 SF1BR,1BA$2.12
Vue ApartmentsV011BR,1BA$2.20
1327 E Colorado St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #44

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 $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment is $1,175 at 1327 E Colorado St.

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 $2,191 at 42 Hundred On The Lake.

What is the most affordable Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stitchweld and starts from $2,695.

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