Rent to own Homes in South Milwaukee, WI

Nestled in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, South Milwaukee offers the best of everything. It has the close-knit community feel that comes with a small-city population of approximately 21,000, but residents enjoy easy access to larger cities. Milwaukee is just ten miles away and Chicago is a quick 75-mile drive. A favorite summer event is South Milwaukee's Heritage Days, which takes place for a week each July. The festival is a tribute on the area's many contributions to American History and highlights of the celebration include the annual Heritage Day Parade and the fiercely competitive Great Duck Race.

South Milwaukee, WI is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $57,286 and a median rent of $880, the South Milwaukee, WI rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in South Milwaukee, WI. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out South Milwaukee, WI rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 25 819 E LINCOLN AVE
Rent To Own
Bay View
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
1
982 ft2
1898
New
2622 N 20TH ST
Rent To Own
North Division
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53206
4
2
1731 ft2
1895
6328 49TH AVE
Rent To Own
Forest Park
Single Family Home
Kenosha, WI 53142
3
1
1025 ft2
1953
8609 LAKESHORE DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
2027 ft2
2017
New
2509 JILLS DR
Rent To Own
Meadowbrook Heights
Single Family Home
Waukesha, WI 53188
3
2
1238 ft2
1999
Hot
2015 ROLLING RIDGE LN
Rent To Own
Lindenhurst
Single Family Home
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
2
2
1475 ft2
1961
3333 5th Ave
Rent to Own Eligible
Lakeshore
Townhouse/Condo
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2
2
1298 ft2
1966
New
8340 S Chicago Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
Oak Creek
Townhouse/Condo
Oak Creek, WI 53154
2
1
1029 ft2
3330 E College Ave
Rent to Own Eligible
Cudahy
Townhouse/Condo
Cudahy, WI 53110
2
3
1920 ft2
1999
3651 E SQUIRE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Cudahy
Single Family Home
Cudahy, WI 53110
3
1
1764 ft2
1925
New
2817 E BOTTSFORD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Library Acres
Single Family Home
Saint Francis, WI 53235
3
1
1040 ft2
1957
New
2603 E BOTTSFORD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Library Acres
Single Family Home
Saint Francis, WI 53235
3
1
1040 ft2
1957
New
4407 S PACKARD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Cudahy
Single Family Home
Cudahy, WI 53110
4
3
1854 ft2
1908
New
4375 S PACKARD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Cudahy
Single Family Home
Cudahy, WI 53110
4
1
1404 ft2
1953
4555 S HOWELL AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Town of Lake
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
4
3
1996 ft2
2007
New
4530 S 1ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Town of Lake
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
2
1092 ft2
1954
1 of 16 4230 S JASPER AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Town of Lake
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
1
1198 ft2
1922
1 of 41 3872 S Lake Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Saint Francis, WI 53235
2
2
1458 ft2
2005
New
5338 S 9TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
4
1
1221 ft2
1928
3940 S PINE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Tippecanoe
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
2
1
686 ft2
1952
Hot New
4134 S 1ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Town of Lake
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
1
1008 ft2
1929
4003 S 1ST PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Tippecanoe
Townhouse/Condo
Milwaukee, WI 53207
2
1
787 ft2
1929
156 W HOWARD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Saveland Park
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
1
1058 ft2
1927
New
1510 W MALLORY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Mitchell West
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
4
3
2000 ft2
1955
3344 S NEW YORK AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Fernwood
Townhouse/Condo
Milwaukee, WI 53207
4
2
1604 ft2
1913
1547 W HOLMES AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Mitchell West
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
1
2818 ft2
1959
Hot New
3700 S 3RD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Saveland Park
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
4
1
1114 ft2
1926
3121 S SUPERIOR ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
2
2246 ft2
1922
1 of 26 10045 S WINDSOR DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Oak Creek
Single Family Home
Oak Creek, WI 53154
3
3
2367 ft2
New
3658 S 5TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Saveland Park
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
1
1468 ft2
1950
1115 E OKLAHOMA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay View
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
3
2
1350 ft2
1898
New
5032 S 19TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Castle Manor
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
2
1624 ft2
1965
New
5013 S 19TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Castle Manor
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
2
1789 ft2
1973
2962 S DELAWARE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay View
Townhouse/Condo
Milwaukee, WI 53207
8
3
3186 ft2
1915
2240 W MANGOLD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Goldman Park
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
1
1402 ft2
1928
4173 S 14TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Wilson Park
Townhouse/Condo
Milwaukee, WI 53221
2
1
904 ft2
1983
Hot
4802 S 21ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Castle Manor
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
2
1638 ft2
1964
2805 S CLEMENT AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay View
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53207
4
2
2520 ft2
1908
New
837 W MORGAN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Morgandale
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
2
1
686 ft2
1947
New
3754 S 14TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Morgandale
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
1
1101 ft2
1941
New
4410 S 21ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Wilson Park
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
2
1347 ft2
1959
3441 S 10TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Morgandale
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53215
4
2
1782 ft2
1929
New
2504 S DELAWARE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay View
Townhouse/Condo
Milwaukee, WI 53207
1
1
633 ft2
1900
3835 S 17TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Morgandale
Single Family Home
Milwaukee, WI 53221
3
1
890 ft2
1944
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Buying a Home in South Milwaukee, WI

South Milwaukee, WI is seeing rapid growth and South Milwaukee, WI's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -24% below the 2024 national average. South Milwaukee, WI is part of Milwaukee county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Milwaukee is 2.24% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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4 Reasons to Live in South Milwaukee, WI

Stable housing market! South Milwaukee's population has remained fairly constant in the past decade, and new home construction is minimal. As a result, neighborhoods are stable and house prices are steady at a median $156,115. Reasonable home purchase prices coupled with ample opportunities for sports and recreation make it an attractive destination for relocation. Many newcomers are astounded by the comprehensive programming organized by the South Milwaukee Recreation Department, some of which includes dance, exercise classes and team sports for all ages. The Recreation Department takes particular pride in the new Community Fitness Center, which has free access to the indoor walking track for everyone.

Real estate in prime locations! Rental apartments and rent to own homes have an average monthly cost of $725. Many residents enjoy living close to the downtown neighborhood for the close proximity to shopping and dining. The Farmer's Market at 11th & Milwaukee Avenues is one of the city's most popular attractions, as is Greg's Soup-er Desserts, a mecca for lovers of all things baked.

Enjoy the outdoors! South Milwaukee is bordered on the east by Lake Michigan, which gives residents abundant opportunities for fresh-water recreation. Swimming, fishing and boating are much loved pastimes, and the gorgeous Grant Park is particularly popular for the range of activities available. Some of these include camping, hiking and an 18-hole golf course. After working up an appetite at the park, locals flock to nearby Paisano's Italian Restaurant for friendly service and delicious food.

Arts, culture and delicious dining! South Milwaukee boasts its own Performing Arts Center, featuring local and national performances. From ballet to jazz to rock n' roll, there is something for every taste. Nearby restaurants offer a variety of cuisine. Pat's Oak Manor is known for the best Walleye Fish Fry in the city and the Golden Lion has delicious American fare.