Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metcalfe Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (123 Rentals)

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Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metcalfe Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metcalfe Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $438. Kilbourn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $460. Here are the most affordable Metcalfe Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$438
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$460
Marquee Communities - EastStudioStudio,1BA$685
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$820
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metcalfe Park, WI

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Park apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,095 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metcalfe Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.76
2461 N 45th St, Unit Upper2461 N 45th St3BR,1BA$1.00
1532 N 39th St, Unit First Floor1532 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Columbia Square2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
2526 N 51st St, Unit Upper2526 N 51st St2BR,1BA$1.00
2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit2929 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.86
3147-3149 N 12th St, Unit 13147-3149 N 12th St2BR,1BA$0.73
418 W Keefe Ave, Unit Upper418 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #215

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.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Metcalfe Park Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 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 Metcalfe Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Metcalfe Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metcalfe Park is under $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Metcalfe Park is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $438, while the average apartment in Metcalfe Park costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metcalfe 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 20 regular apartments in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Park?

Cheap apartments in Metcalfe Park have an average cost of $373 which is $2,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metcalfe Park.

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