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

CWC Community Within the Corridor

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3959 N 19th Pl.

3812 W Villard Ave

3245 N 8th St

3906 W Courtland Ave

2631 N 35th St

3318 N Fratney St, Unit #2
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4177 N Sherman Blvd

4180 N 19th Pl.

2479 W Auer Ave

3218 N 1st St

2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A

3157 N Buffum St

3600 N Port Washington Ave

3272 N Buffum St, Unit 3272

River Rise Apartments

3244 N 1st St
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1911 W Fairmount Ave

5563 N 37th St

3158 N 39th St

3053 N 36th St

4047-4049-4049 N 19th St.

2701 N 39th St

2867 N Fratney St

815 E Locust St

3137 N 28th St

Park Village Apartments

Riverview Apartments

633 W Chambers St

4140 N 24th Pl

3004 N Bremen St

3864 N 6th St

4092 N 7th St

2809 N 40th St

3211-3213-3213 N Buffum St

2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower

2769-69A N 22nd St

3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower

2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street

3452 N 1st St, Unit 1

2629 N 44th St

2841-41B N Booth St

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

Urbanite

3045 N Booth St

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Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rufus King?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Rufus King Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $763 | $2,963 |
Rufus King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $482 | $3,828 |
Rufus King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $577 | $5,824 |
Rufus King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $549 | $4,364 |
Rufus King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $676 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $763 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Colonial Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Diversey Manor | 1 bed/1 bath at Park Place | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
4244 N Wilson Dr | 2BR | 2BR,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 todayās list of the best values for Rufus King apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper | 4065 N Elmhurst Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower | 2723 N 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street | 2970 N 37th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
3272 N Buffum St, Unit 3272 | 3272 N Buffum St | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower | 3015 N Dr William Finlayson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
2967 N Richards St, Unit Upper Duplex | 2967 N Richards St | 4BR,1BA | $1.23 |
4244 N Wilson Dr | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRufus King, Milwaukee, WI
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Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI
Rufus King International High School
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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 ācheap 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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