
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,000 (180 Rentals)


East National Flats

Gorman Homes

Corliss

Bronzeville Apartments

Shoreham Apartments

Edgeview Apartments

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Aspen Crossing
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MLK Library Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

Chapel Garden Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Shoe Factory Lofts

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3108A N Pierce St, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest

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2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit, Unit front rear unit
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3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

2536 N Richards St, Unit 1st floor

5239 N 38th St

3606-3608-3608 N 41st St

2562 S 9th St

2235 S 20th St

3211 N Buffum St

3156-3158-3158 N 1st St

2262 S Chase Ave

3410 N 23rd St
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2484 W Chambers St

4142 W Lisbon Ave

3747 N 16th St

3309 N 12th St

3524 N 21st St

4021 N 24th Pl

1945 W Finn Pl

3324 N 27th St

3072 N 49th St

2335 W Burleigh St
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9335 W Sheridan Ave

4140 W Lisbon Ave

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

2750-2752-2752 N 39th St

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

3355 N 28th St

1106 E Clarke St

3130 N 45th St

1538 N 29th St
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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 | $1,333 | $675 | $6,829 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $486 | $7,630 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $604 | $9,632 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $581 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,375 | $2,625 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Milwaukee with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Milwaukee is at Corliss listed at $747.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,067.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave.
What is the average size for Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Milwaukee is currently 1,119 sq ft.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.

A Local Experts Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.
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