Apartments for Rent in South Milwaukee, WI

Prices and availability in South Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 3 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in South Milwaukee, WI are: Sunrise Village Senior Apartments, Alpine Meadows on Nicholson Ave South Milwaukee, Alpine Meadows on Nicholson Avenue South Milwaukee, 503 Marquette Ave and 2912 S Chicago Ave, Unit 2912 S Chicago Ave, South Milwakee, WI 53172 upper.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Milwaukee, WI is between $950 and $1,235.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Milwaukee, WI is between $1,235 and $1,400.

In South Milwaukee, 33% of the residents are renting compared to 67% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of South Milwaukee's rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 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.