Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (28 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. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Park ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$540
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$820
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Tower Apartments1006Studio,1BA$1,000
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.38 price per square foot 3709 W Galena St Model at 3709 W Galena St, Unit 3709 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $0.53 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.
3709 W Galena St, Unit 37093709 W Galena St3BR,1BA$0.38
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
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
1532 N 39th St, Unit First Floor1532 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
McKinley School Lofts1 x 11BR,1BA$1.17
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #186

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 $1,095.

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 $2,900.

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 5 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 $293 which is $2,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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