Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillside Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Hillside, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $525. 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 Hillside apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$525
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, WI

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $0.67 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.67
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper2944 N 7th St2BR,1BA$0.90
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$1.00
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 1260 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, WI with pricing that ranges from $460 to $15,000. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $595 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillside ranges from $595 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,756.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillside range from $549 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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