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

1327 E Colorado St

2809 S Greeley St, Unit Lower

133 e Montana st, Unit #2

3279 S Pine Ave

2221 E Vollmer Ave, Unit LOWER

338 E Oklahoma Ave, Unit 1

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907 E Russell Ave, Unit 1

Dwell Bay View

KinetiK

Stitchweld

Jefferson Block Apartments
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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 | $1,634 | $1,105 | $2,325 |
Bay View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $959 | $3,017 |
Bay View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $905 | $6,990 |
Bay View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,579 | $1,525 | $6,183 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vue Apartments | V12 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
1327 E Colorado St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Dwell Bay View | D | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Stitchweld | ALLOY | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
KinetiK | Spark | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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426 E Smith St, Unit 1 | 426 E Smith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
2242 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER | 2242 S Robinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Brix Apartment Lofts | Three Bedroom D1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Oregon Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
3523 S Clement Ave, Unit 3523 Upper | 3523 S Clement Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
907 E Russell Ave, Unit 1 | 907 E Russell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Dwell Bay View | D | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Jefferson Block Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 798 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Vue Apartments | V01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
1327 E Colorado St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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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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