Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (26 Rentals)

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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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Westport Apartments
Studio Apartments

Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Commons

4221 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208

West Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at West Park Apartments priced from $540. Johnson Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Park ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$540
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$779
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$900
Tower Apartments1006Studio,1BA$1,000
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side 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 West Side 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 West Side 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
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
5613 W Lloyd St, Unit 5615 - Upper5613 W Lloyd St2BR,1BA$1.65
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio ,1BA$1.51
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$1.70

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West Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #187

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,532.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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 13 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $447 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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