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South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee 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
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$869
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$918
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Milwaukee area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3148 S 13th St Model at 3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st in the in the Burnham Park neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value South Milwaukee apartment is the 426 E Smith St Model at 426 E Smith St, Unit 1 starting at $1,575 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st3148 S 13th St2BR,1BA$0.80
426 E Smith St, Unit 1426 E Smith St3BR,1BA$1.05
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Milwaukee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Milwaukee is at Seaway Terrace Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment is $510 at Chapel Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Milwaukee is starting from $725 at Becher Terrace (55+).

What is the most affordable South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chapel Garden Apartments and starts from $1,225.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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