Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (52 Rentals)

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Walnut Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Gilman Building
Studio Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, 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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Avenue Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Manor Apartments

2224 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Parkside Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Senior Apartments

2621 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2001 W Michigan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2001 W Michigan St

2001 W Michigan StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Graduate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graduate Apartments

840 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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University Crossing I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossing I

923 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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McGuire Flats
Studio Apartments

McGuire Flats

920 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Pere Marquette
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pere Marquette

737 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Aspen
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

833 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Union Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Apartments

846-856 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Gatehouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatehouse

833-835 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Highland Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2725 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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The Sheridan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sheridan

2435 W WisconsinMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Brewery Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewery Point

1244 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Strack II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strack II

911 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Kenmore
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Kenmore

805-811 N 22nd StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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University Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Kilbourn Apartments priced from $460. Clarke Square Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $576. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$460
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Marquee Communities - EastStudioStudio,1BA$685
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$820
740 North by 3L LivingLightwell StudioStudio,1BA$985
Tower Apartments1006Studio,1BA$1,000
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Michigan Street Commons2/12BR,1BA$1,052
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, WI

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 700 Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the Market Rate Model at Century Building starting at $1,710 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Century BuildingMarket Rate2BR,2BA$1.46
City Hall Square Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA **Section 42/ 60% Available Now2BR,1BA$1.07
Michigan Street Commons2/12BR,1BA$1.02
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Kilbourn Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$1.17
Marquee Communities - EastStudioStudio ,1BA$1.37
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #32

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 Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including University 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,056.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $2,240.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University 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 19 regular apartments in University 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 University Hill?

Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $434 which is $1,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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