
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,300 (532 Rentals)


Playbill Flats

740 North by 3L Living

735 West by 3L Living

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

The Villas at Foxwood
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Harbor View Village

Oakland Manor

Maryland Park Apartments

The Empire Building

The Alexander Lofts

Bon-Aire

Harbor Pointe Apartments

Bradley Place Townhomes
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CWC Community Within the Corridor

Johnson Legacy West Apartments

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Layton 1900

4428 N Oakland Ave

Lake Crest
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Mayfair Apartments

Appleton Gardens

Burnham Hill Apartments

Carillon Apartments

London House

1603 N Van Buren Apartments

Journal Commons

1665 N Humboldt Apartments
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4460 N Oakland Ave

Belleview Terrace Apartments

The Ambassador Apartments

Autumn Glen

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

2867 S Kinnickinnic

FIFTY101 Apartments

River Rise Apartments

City Hall Square Apartments

Royal Plaza Apartments

Longfellow Gardens Apartment Homes
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English Meadows Apartment Homes
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 | $1,322 | $410 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $482 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $556 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,732 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $870 | $7,500 |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,989 | $2,000 | $9,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,662.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 1,285 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Atelier 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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Written by: Tim Brown
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