
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Southeast Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Side Studio Apartments | $862 | $850 | $875 |
Southeast Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $963 | $725 | $1,250 |
Southeast Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $845 | $2,050 |
Southeast Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Becher Terrace (55+) priced from $655. Seaway Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Seaway Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Clare Heights Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, WI
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.15 price per square foot 319 E Montana St Model at 319 E Montana St, Unit 319 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 3658 S Brust Ave Model at 3658 S Brust Ave, Unit 3658 - Ground Floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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319 E Montana St, Unit 319 | 319 E Montana St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
3658 S Brust Ave, Unit 3658 - Ground Floor | 3658 S Brust Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Clare Heights Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Layton 1900 | Bravo | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2 | 3401 S Howell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Becher Terrace (55+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Side?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Side is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Southeast Side costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Side?
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 14 regular apartments in Southeast Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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