Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rufus King Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (83 Rentals)

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3245 N 8th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rufus King Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rufus King area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. CWC Community Within the Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $763. Here are the most affordable Rufus King apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$763
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Colonial Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$985
Diversey Manor1 bed/1 bath at Park Place1BR,1BA$1,079
4244 N Wilson Dr2BR2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rufus King, WI

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rufus King area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Bay Village Townhomes in the in the Estabrook Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Rufus King apartment is the 4065 N Elmhurst Rd Model at 4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper starting at $1,400 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is todayā€™s list of the best values for Rufus King apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay Village Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper4065 N Elmhurst Rd2BR,1BA$1.09
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
3272 N Buffum St, Unit 32723272 N Buffum St2BR,1BA$0.75
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower3015 N Dr William Finlayson St3BR,1BA$1.00
2967 N Richards St, Unit Upper Duplex2967 N Richards St4BR,1BA$1.23
4244 N Wilson Dr2BR2BR,1BA$1.22
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.09
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #202

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI

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Getting Around the Rufus King Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk ScoreĀ®, Transit ScoreĀ®, and Bike ScoreĀ® Ratings?

  • Walk ScoreĀ® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit ScoreĀ® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike ScoreĀ® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rufus King Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rufus King?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rufus King is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rufus King?

The cheapest apartment in Rufus King is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Rufus King costs $1,687.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rufus King?

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 16 regular apartments in Rufus King that we think qualify as ā€˜cheap apartmentsā€™ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rufus King?

Cheap apartments in Rufus King have an average cost of $181 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rufus King.

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