Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burnham Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (93 Rentals)

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Schuster Lofts
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Schuster Lofts

1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burnham Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burnham Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $510. Clarke Square Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $576. Here are the most affordable Burnham Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$510
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$869
700 LoftsOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$945
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$963
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$980
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burnham Park, WI

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burnham Park area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3148 S 13th St Model at 3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st in the in the Burnham Park neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Burnham Park apartment is the 3069 S 36th St Model at 3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Burnham Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burnham Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st3148 S 13th St2BR,1BA$0.80
3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed3069 S 36th St2BR,1BA$1.20
2691 S 15th St, Unit Apartment #12691 S 15th St3BR,1BA$1.15
The Alexander Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Michigan Street Commons2/22BR,2BA$1.25
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24610 W Wisconsin Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #168

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Burnham Park Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burnham Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burnham Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burnham Park is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burnham Park?

The cheapest apartment in Burnham Park is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Burnham Park costs $1,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burnham Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Burnham Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Burnham Park?

Cheap apartments in Burnham Park have an average cost of $267 which is $1,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burnham Park.

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