Cheap Homes for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI from $600 (162 Rentals)

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property at 222 N 73rd St

$675

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$675
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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222 N 73rd St

MilwaukeeWI53213

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property at 3244 N Downer Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3244 N Downer Ave

MilwaukeeWI53211

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property at 1751 N 60th St

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1751 N 60th St

MilwaukeeWI53208
property at 2756 N 44th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2756 N 44th St

MilwaukeeWI53210
property at 2436 N 1st St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2436 N 1st St, Unit A, Unit A

2436 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 2438 N 1st St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2438 N 1st St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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Cheapest Available Milwaukee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milwaukee County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts in the Near South Side neighborhood priced from $486. Chapel Garden Apartments in the Near South Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milwaukee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
CorlissBOARDWALK1BR,1BA$623
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$627
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
405 Kirkwood Ave. (5 Unit)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Milwaukee County apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2769 N 27th St2769 N 27th St3BR,1BA$0.68
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.93
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee County?

There are currently 3570 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI with pricing that ranges from $486 to $15,000. There are also 395 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County ranging from $625 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Milwaukee County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milwaukee County ranges from $625 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,961.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Milwaukee County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Milwaukee County range from $581 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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