
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (21 Rentals)
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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 | $1,015 | $825 | $1,713 |
Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $960 | $5,176 |
Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,695 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 21 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. Oklahoma Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $997. 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 |
Oklahoma Manor | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
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 May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3722 S 75th St Model at 3722 S 75th St, Unit 3722 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the Emerald Model at Woodland Court starting at $1,634 with a $1.44 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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3722 S 75th St, Unit 3722 | 3722 S 75th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Woodland Court | Emerald | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
St. Gregory | Alcott | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
VMP Senior Living Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Oklahoma Manor | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
4340 W Loomis | 1 / 1. | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment is $925 at Honey Creek Apartments.
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