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

Gorman Homes

CWC Community Within the Corridor

Golden Eagle Flats

Johnson Legacy Apartments

2424 N 48th St

2631 N 35th St

5527 W North Ave
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2876 N 26th St

2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower

2237 N 40th St

Cedar Row I

3716 W Roberts St

Tower Apartments

2809 N 40th St
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West Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $695 | $2,072 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $774 | $3,252 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $523 | $4,489 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $750 | $7,533 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $676 | $1,545 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West Park Apartments | Efficency | Studio,1BA | $540 |
Johnson Legacy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $779 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Tower Apartments | 1006 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower | 2501 N 38th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower | 2723 N 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street | 2970 N 37th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
5613 W Lloyd St, Unit 5615 - Upper | 5613 W Lloyd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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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