Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (21 Rentals)

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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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Hamilton Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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6500 W Howard Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 W Howard Avenue

6500 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Oklahoma Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oklahoma Manor

5634 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Woodland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Court

3963 S 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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St. Gregory
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Gregory

6333 W Lakefield DrMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Tara Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill Apartments

3946 S Tara Hill DrGreenfield, WI 53220
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Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$997
4340 W Loomis1 / 1.1BR,1BA$1,025
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
VMP Senior Living ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3722 S 75th St, Unit 37223722 S 75th St3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Woodland CourtEmerald3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
St. GregoryAlcott2BR,1BA$1.67
VMP Senior Living ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$1.64
4340 W Loomis1 / 1.1BR,1BA$1.71

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Southwest Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #182

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

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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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