
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (23 Rentals)
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4934 W Forest Home Ave

3270 S 49th St

4820 W Forest Home Ave

Forest Arms Apartments

5224 W Forest Home Ave

Greenfield Village

Quail Hollow Apartments

48 on Cold Spring

7250 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 1

Heritage West Allis Senior
Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Side Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $1,133 | $1,244 |
Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $795 | $1,713 |
Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $950 | $2,276 |
Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $1,300 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Honey Creek Apartments priced from $925. Greenfield Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Greenfield Village | 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
4340 W Loomis | 1 / 1. | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
VMP Senior Living Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, WI
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3800 S 68th St Model at 3800 S 68th St, Unit 3800 Lower in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the 2BD/1BA - Market Rate Model at Heritage West Allis Senior starting at $1,525 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3800 S 68th St, Unit 3800 Lower | 3800 S 68th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Heritage West Allis Senior | 2BD/1BA - Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Greenfield Village | 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Woodland Court | Ruby | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Oklahoma Manor | Montana | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
VMP Senior Living Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
5224 W Forest Home Ave | 5224 W Forest Home Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
4340 W Loomis | 1 / 1. | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is Honey Creek Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 3 regular apartments in Southwest Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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