Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (125 Rentals)

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Westown, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westown area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $695. The Astor Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$817
Lancaster Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$850
East Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$999
Tower Apartments1006Studio,1BA$1,000
The GermaniaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, WI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $0.67 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 1638 N 15th St Model at 1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.67
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Century BuildingMarket Rate2BR,2BA$1.46
The Buckler by 3L LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
1658 N Van Buren St, Unit 21658 N Van Buren St2BR,1BA$1.16
Michigan Street Commons2/22BR,2BA$1.25
610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24610 W Wisconsin Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$1.16
Lancaster Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westown, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #11

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 brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Westown, 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Westown Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Westown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westown is at Fairmount Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment is $817 at McKinley School Apartments, LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westown is starting from $850 at Lancaster Apartments.

What is the most affordable Westown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Apartments and starts from $1,995.

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