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property at 1663 S 6th St

1663 S 6th St

MilwaukeeWI53204

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property at 5320 N 39th St

5320 N 39th St

MilwaukeeWI53209
property at 139 S 72nd St

139 S 72nd St, Unit A

139 S 72nd St
MilwaukeeWI53214
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Cheapest Available Milwaukee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milwaukee County, WI is a Studio unit found at Garden Place (55+) in the River View neighborhood priced from $410. The Regent Senior & The Oxford in the Mount Mary College neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $482. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milwaukee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Place (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$410
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1 Bedroom - Income Restricted 30%1BR,1BA$482
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$523
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$525
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$622
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Milwaukee County apartment is the Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.78
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.70
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2972 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.71
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$0.71
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.86
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$0.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee County?

There are currently 3456 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI with pricing that ranges from $460 to $15,000. There are also 321 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County ranging from $750 to $4,900.

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 $750 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,683.

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 $599 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.