Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (55 Rentals)

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Schuster Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schuster Lofts

1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Cherokee Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Village

4058 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2727 S 13th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 13th St

2727 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Golden Domes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Hunters Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Square

3180 W Dakota StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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4138 S 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 S 51st St

4138 S 51st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3073 W Ruskin Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3073 W Ruskin CtMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Oklahoma Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oklahoma Gardens

3701 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Barrington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington Apartments

4635 S 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53221
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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate 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 Southgate apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Mitchell Street Market LoftsTwo Bedroom - 50%2BR,2BA$1,018
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1,023
4340 W Loomis1 / 1.1BR,1BA$1,025
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,035
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, WI

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.78 price per square foot Two Bedroom - 50% Model at Mitchell Street Market Lofts in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,018. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2977 S 43rd St Model at 2977 S 43rd St, Unit Lower starting at $1,130 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Burnham Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mitchell Street Market LoftsTwo Bedroom - 50%2BR,2BA$0.78
2977 S 43rd St, Unit Lower2977 S 43rd St2BR,1BA$1.13
3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed3069 S 36th St2BR,1BA$1.20
2500 S 13th St, Unit 25002500 S 13th St4BR,2BA$1.30
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
2004-2006 S 11th St, Unit 2006A2004-2006 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.49
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Alverno Pool Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.53
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Southgate, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southgate is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?

The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $4,006.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?

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 11 regular apartments in Southgate 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 Southgate?

Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $117 which is $3,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.

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