Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

Prices and availability in South Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in South Milwaukee, WI are: Sunrise Village Senior Apartments, Alpine Meadows on Nicholson Avenue South Milwaukee, 503 Marquette Ave, Alpine Meadows on Nicholson Ave South Milwaukee and Grant Park Square.

The average rent in South Milwaukee, WI is $1,123.

In South Milwaukee 33% of the housing is rented out compared to 67% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of South Milwaukee's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 84% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in South Milwaukee are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 7% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in South Milwaukee are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.