Cheap Homes for Rent in Near South Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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 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 Near South Side 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
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South Side, WI

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South Side area is the $1.71 price per square foot 1BR/1.5BA Model at Oregon Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Near South Side apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Buckler by 3L Living starting at $1,585 with a $1.49 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.
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Buckler by 3L LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The Alexander Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Boston Lofts1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$0.78
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near South Side?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Near South Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $500 to $7,486. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near South Side ranging from $595 to $1,525.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near South Side ranges from $595 to $1,525 with an average monthly rent of $1,020.

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