Cheap Homes for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI from $600 (114 Rentals)

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property at 1618 S 115th Ct

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1618 S 115th Ct, Unit 104

1618 S 115th Ct
West AllisWI53214

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property at 2457 N 1st St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2457 N 1st St, Unit upper back

2457 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 2436 N 1st St

$925

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$925
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2436 N 1st St, Unit A

2436 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 5201 N Hollywood Ave

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5201 N Hollywood Ave

Whitefish BayWI53217
property at 2578 N 52nd St

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2578 N 52nd St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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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 GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS in the River View neighborhood priced from $490. East National Flats in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $542. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milwaukee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$490
East National FlatsNational - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$542
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$559
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
2448 W Killbourn St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI

As of August 03, 2026 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 2079 S 28th St Model at 2079 S 28th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,595 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Near South Side 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 St3BR,1BA$0.56
2079 S 28th St, Unit 12079 S 28th St4BR,2BA$0.89
422 W Harrison Ave, Unit 422422 W Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
2457 N 1st St, Unit front upper unit 24572457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.67
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.60
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.67
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee County?

There are currently 3586 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI with pricing that ranges from $486 to $36,000. There are also 307 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County ranging from $695 to $6,500.

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 $695 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,782.

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 $749 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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