Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (115 Rentals)

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Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hill area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Kilbourn Apartments priced from $460. Marquee Communities - East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$460
Marquee Communities - EastStudioStudio,1BA$685
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$820
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, WI

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut 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 Walnut Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,095 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.76
2461 N 45th St, Unit Upper2461 N 45th St3BR,1BA$1.00
1532 N 39th St, Unit First Floor1532 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Columbia Square2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
2526 N 51st St, Unit Upper2526 N 51st St2BR,1BA$1.00
2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit2929 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.86
3147-3149 N 12th St, Unit 13147-3149 N 12th St2BR,1BA$0.73
418 W Keefe Ave, Unit Upper418 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #212

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 compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Walnut Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hill is under $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hill is Kilbourn Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Walnut Hill costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut 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 14 regular apartments in Walnut 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 Walnut Hill?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Hill have an average cost of $243 which is $2,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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