
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $486 (619 Rentals)


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East National Flats

RW Apartments I and II

Chapel Garden Apartments

MLK Library Apartments

Bronzeville Apartments

Tioga Apartments

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments
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Meetinghouse

Colonial Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

4355 N 90th St, Unit Basement

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

2555 N Weil St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

1740 W Pierce St
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2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

1740 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

William A. Passavant Senior

Brook Lane

4934 W Forest Home Ave

Edgeview Apartments

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn
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Gorman Homes

St Peter's Apartments - 62+ Senior Housing

2146 N 35th St

The Ardmore Apartments

Humboldt Apartments

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Johnson Legacy West

Burnham Hill Apartments

Riverwood Court Apartments
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Edgewater Apartments

Cumberland Apartments

1317 E Albion St

3893 Dr. William Finlayson St

4539 N 30th St

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4254 N 91st St, Unit Goeldner properties

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1
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Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $675 | $4,673 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $486 | $4,787 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $604 | $8,437 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,976 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $2,300 | $4,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Milwaukee is at CWC — Community Within the Corridor listed at $481.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment is $481 at CWC — Community Within the Corridor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is starting from $481 at CWC — Community Within the Corridor.
What is the most affordable Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CWC — Community Within the Corridor and starts from $481.
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.