
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrill Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (122 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Merrill Park area of Milwaukee.


3240 W National Ave

1949 S 19th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

700 Lofts

3500 W Kilbourn Ave

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

1225 S 11th St

Becher Terrace (55+)
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Golden Eagle Flats

3435 W Kilbourn Ave

Johnson Legacy Apartments

Woods View Apartments

815 S 28th St

2146 N 35th St

2509 W Becher St
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Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

Burnham Hill Apartments

2900 W Highland Blvd

1130 W Juneau Ave

2736 W Highland Blvd

852 N 15th St
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5526 W Wells St

1933 S 9th St

Seven04 Place Apartments

1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A

3035 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St
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Cedar Row I

Michigan Street Commons

924 W Lapham Blvd

508-510-510 N 29th St

711 S 34th St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

3716 W Roberts St

1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit B

Tower Apartments
Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrill Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrill Park Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $460 | $3,688 |
Merrill Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $500 | $3,291 |
Merrill Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $523 | $4,823 |
Merrill Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $750 | $7,049 |
Merrill Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $1,445 | $1,445 |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merrill Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Merrill Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merrill Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $510. West Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $540. Here are the most affordable Merrill Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $510 |
West Park Apartments | Efficency | Studio,1BA | $540 |
Clarke Square Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $576 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Johnson Legacy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill Park, WI
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrill Park area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Merrill Park apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Columbia Square starting at $900 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A | 1727 W Wright St | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
4927 W National Ave, Unit 2 | 4927 W National Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Clarke Square Terrace (55+) | Two Bedroom - Income Eligible | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Michigan Street Commons | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerrill Park, Milwaukee, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South Central 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 searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Merrill Park Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrill Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merrill Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merrill Park is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrill Park?
The cheapest apartment in Merrill Park is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Merrill Park costs $1,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merrill 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 12 regular apartments in Merrill 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 Merrill Park?
Cheap apartments in Merrill Park have an average cost of $234 which is $1,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrill Park.
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