
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (21 Rentals)
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Humboldt Apartments

2637 N Holton St

River Rise Apartments

Riverview Apartments

1926 N Warren Ave

902 E Chambers St

Riverwalk

819 E Center St

Cambridge North
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverwest Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $700 | $2,060 |
Riverwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $750 | $3,010 |
Riverwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $870 | $5,000 |
Riverwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $549 | $3,413 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Riverwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at River Rise Apartments priced from $895. 3829 N Humboldt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Riverwest apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Rise Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
3829 N Humboldt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Cambridge North | OAKLEAF | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
Walker's Landing Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Juneau Village Towers | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwest, WI
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverwest area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath (B1) Model at Trostel Square in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,914. The second greatest value Riverwest apartment is the 1 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Boston Lofts starting at $1,756 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trostel Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath (B1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Boston Lofts | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Humboldt Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Oaks of Shorewood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
River Rise Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Belay Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Yankee Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1B1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
3829 N Humboldt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Juneau Village Towers | Studio - Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
Walker's Landing Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
Getting Around the Riverwest Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 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 Riverwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverwest is under $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwest?
The cheapest apartment in Riverwest is River Rise Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Riverwest costs $1,990.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverwest?
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 84 regular apartments in Riverwest 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 Riverwest?
Cheap apartments in Riverwest have an average cost of $203 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwest.
Expert Rental Resources
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