Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (95 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2919 W Wisconsin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Story Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Story Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $510. Johnson Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Story Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$510
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$817
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$999
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Hill, WI

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story Hill area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Story Hill apartment is the 2501 N 38th St Model at 2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower starting at $850 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Heritage West Allis Senior2BD/1BA - Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.42
4927 W National Ave, Unit 24927 W National Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
527 S 74th St, Unit 527 Lower unit527 S 74th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Story Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #197

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Story Hill, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Story Hill Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Story Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Story Hill?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Story Hill is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Story Hill costs $1,840.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story Hill?

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 15 regular apartments in Story Hill 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 Story Hill?

Cheap apartments in Story Hill have an average cost of $240 which is $1,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Hill.

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