
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,300 (516 Rentals)


St. James Place

Journal Commons

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

The Landing at 1st Street

The Alexander Lofts

Harbor View Village

Maryland Park Apartments
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Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Harbor Pointe Apartments

Parkview

Buckingham Apartments

Bradley Place Townhomes

CWC Community Within the Corridor

The Residences at ThriveOn King
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Burnham Hill Apartments

Layton 1900

Carillon Apartments

Park Village Apartments

Lisbon Court
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Harborside Apartments

Casanova Apartments

Claridge Hall

Belleview Terrace Apartments

FIFTY101 Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments

Embassy Apartments

Dr. Wesley Scott

The Ambassador Apartments

Leiland
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Autumn Glen

The Lofts at Plankinton

Shoreham Apartments

Pinehaven Apartments

1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Historic Fifth Ward Lofts

Oklahoma Manor
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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 | $1,319 | $655 | $3,783 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $474 | $5,345 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $556 | $7,512 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $870 | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,133 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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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 Schuster Historic Lofts listed at $486.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is $1,634.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 4,370 square feet unit starting from $1,258 at Tower 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 600 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!












