
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (58 Rentals)


Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Gorman Homes

City Place Apartments

Aspen Crossing

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Columbia Square

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608a
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2476 N 45th St, Unit 2476 N 45th Street

2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608A

3777 N 60th St, Unit 1

2917 N Richards St

3051-3053-3053 N 39th St

3414 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

602 W Center St

329 W Chambers St

1922 N 27th St

3422 N Vel R. Phillips Ave
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2145 N 29th St

3238 W Juneau Ave

3172 N Holton St

2960 N 6th St

2844 N 2nd St

3356 N 12th St

3324 N 27th St

3420 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

2621 N 15th St

3356A N 12th St
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5376 N 35th St

3759 S 80th St

3637 S 90th St

1426 S 31st St

Villages Apartments

Grantosa Crossing

Custer Heights

2467 S Burrell St

Mariners Pointe Apartments

New Village
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The Kenmore

Apple Ridge Townhomes

Clarke Square Apartments

Valley Green Townhomes

Clarke Square Apartments

La Corona Apt

1631 S 7th St

McKinley Gardens Apartments

Cleveland Terrace

Glendale & Appleton Heights
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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 | $1,380 | $675 | $5,138 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $481 | $4,787 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $604 | $8,437 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Milwaukee with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Milwaukee is at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments listed at $699.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,569.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 3,268 square feet unit starting from $6,995 at City Green Apartments.
What is the average size for Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Milwaukee is currently 1,375 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.

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.

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
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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, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
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Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.