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Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 15145 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Milwaukee, WI that range in price from $414 to $29,970. Schlitz Park, Hillside and Haymarket are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Milwaukee with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Schlitz Park408$1,705$513
Hillside407$1,714$513
Haymarket405$1,700$513
Kilbourn Town404$1,720$486
Brewer's Hill401$1,721$513
Halyard Park401$1,720$513
Downtown Milwaukee391$1,725$513
Marquette378$1,745$486
Triangle North375$1,750$513
Riverside Park372$1,695$513

Largest Available Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Milwaukee, WI is found at The Club at Brookfield Hills Apartments in the Spring Hills neighborhood and is 1,310 square feet priced from $1,693. Atelier Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,285 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Club at Brookfield Hills ApartmentsLofts - 1 Bed, 2 Bath Cypress w/ Loft1,310 Sq Ft$1,693
Atelier Apartments2291-1E1,285 Sq Ft$2,195
Elevation 1659The Andes1,250 Sq Ft$2,410
333 WaterPH21,191 Sq Ft$4,073
The Buckler by 3L LivingOne Bedroom + Den1,158 Sq Ft$1,699
Plankinton Clover1,062 Sq Ft$1,815
Schuster LoftsOne Bedroom777 Sq Ft$486
Encore @ White Oaks ApartmentsNew 1 Bed747 Sq Ft$1,650
The GermaniaOne Bedroom483 Sq Ft$1,068

Cheapest Available Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Milwaukee, WI is the 1Bd/1Bth Model starting from $482 at Edison School Apartments in the Far North Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Milwaukee 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Schuster Lofts starting at $486 in the Near South Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Milwaukee is currently $1,671. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Edison School Apartments1Bd/1Bth$482
Schuster LoftsOne Bedroom$486
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted$490
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf$513
Maria Linden Senior Apartments1B Affordable$562
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH$622
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom$680
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$698
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom$750
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom$774

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Milwaukee Overview

One of the top five largest cities in the entire Midwestern U.S. region and far and away the biggest in the state of Wisconsin, living in Milwaukee apartments represents some of the best in the nation. From its long-standing reputation as a 'brewery city' to recent urban renewal and growth, this charming Midwest heartland destination is on the rise.

Why live in Milwaukee, WI?

From its huge public parks system (known as the 'Grand Necklace of Parks') to those oh-so-famous breweries, Milwaukee has something to offer for almost every walk of life. Farmer's markets and other weekly events cultivate a large degree of neighborhood camaraderie, while growing industries such as health care and regional universities help draw young people to Milwaukee on a steady basis. And with so many areas in which to find great deals for apartments in Milwaukee, you can't lose here!

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Getting Around Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Milwaukee with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Milwaukee is at Edison School Apartments listed at $482.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is $1,671.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 1,310 square feet unit starting from $1,693 at The Club at Brookfield Hills Apartments.

What is the average size for Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Milwaukee is currently 786 sq ft.

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