Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (40 Rentals)

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Schuster Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schuster Lofts

1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
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3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Chapel Garden Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Garden Apartments

1495 S Layton BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

1219 W Walker StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2621 W Pierce St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2621 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Golden Domes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1426 S 31st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1426 S 31st St

1426 S 31st StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Near South Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Clarke Square Terrace (55+) priced from $576. Becher Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Near South Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$832
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,038
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056
Vue ApartmentsV12Studio,1BA$1,200
The Buckler by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
The Alexander Lofts2051BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South Side, WI

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South Side area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1314 W Hayes Ave Model at 1314 W Hayes Ave, Unit UPPER in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Near South Side apartment is the 1BR/1.5BA Model at Oregon Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1314 W Hayes Ave, Unit UPPER1314 W Hayes Ave4BR,1BA$1.08
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.71
2064 S 13th St, Unit 42064 S 13th St2BR,1BA$1.10
The Alexander Lofts4112BR,1BA$1.47
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Granary Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near South Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near South Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near South Side is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near South Side is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in Near South Side costs $5,110.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near South Side?

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 262 regular apartments in Near South Side 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 Near South Side?

Cheap apartments in Near South Side have an average cost of $287 which is $4,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.

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