
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central area of Milwaukee.


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South Central, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $987 | $900 | $1,175 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $414 | $1,705 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $850 | $2,270 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $1,086 | $2,220 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront priced from $475. Badger State Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront | Senior - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Badger State Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (50% Income Restrictions Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Saint Clair Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, WI
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper 1 Car Garage 1250 Model at Meadowland Villas in the in the Weeden Creek neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 507 Niagara Ave Model at 507 Niagara Ave, Unit 507 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Cooper neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowland Villas | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper 1 Car Garage 1250 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 507 Niagara Ave, Unit 507 | 507 Niagara Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 511 Niagara Ave, Unit 511 | 511 Niagara Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 2007 S 8th St, Unit Lower | 2007 S 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 703 Clara Ave, Unit 703 | 703 Clara Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront | Senior - 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Union Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 2130 S 15th St, Unit A | 2130 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Garton Toy Factory | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 1731 N 1st St, Unit 1731 n 1st st | 1731 N 1st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Berkshire Sheboygan Riverfront which is listed at $475, while the average apartment in South Central costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?
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 18 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central?
Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $256 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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