
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $649 (136 Rentals)


3448 N Cramer St, Unit 50

3356A N 12th St

3356 N 12th St

City Place Apartments

1946 N 39th St

3324 N 27th St

3123 N 24th St

Aspen Crossing

2621 N 15th St
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Columbia Square

633 W Chambers St

3023 N 14th St

2145 N 29th St

Gorman Homes

602 W Center St

2844 N 2nd St

4228 W Bonny Pl

2776 N 56th St

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory
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3702 N 15th St, Unit Upper

2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608a

2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608A

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

3700 W Kiley Ave

1922 N 27th St

2960 N 6th St

621 E Locust St

3422 N Vel R. Phillips Ave
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3420 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

2445 N 50th St

329 W Chambers St

3846 N 13th St, Unit Lower

2404 N Dousman St

1700 N 36th St, Unit Lower

1574 S Union St

University Row

Shoe Factory Lofts

Glenbrook Apartments
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Edison School Apartments

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

700 Lofts

754 N 22nd St

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

2945 N Oakland Ave

4309 N 88th St

MLK Library Apartments

RW Apartments I and II

Chapel Garden Apartments
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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 | $1,368 | $650 | $5,094 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $486 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $604 | $7,965 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $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 The Park at 1824 Student Apartments listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment is $699 at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments.
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 $699 at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments.
What is the most affordable Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments and starts from $699.
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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.

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
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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.

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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.