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

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2892 S Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2636 S. Logan
Studio Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Pinall Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinall Gardens

4152 S Whitnall AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Southeast Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
319 E Montana St, Unit 319319 E Montana St3BR,1BA$1.15
3658 S Brust Ave, Unit 3658 - Ground Floor3658 S Brust Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Buckhorn Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Layton 1900Bravo2BR,1BA$1.41
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Southeast Side, Milwaukee, WI

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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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