
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $300 (69 Rentals)
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Chapel Garden Apartments

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS

William A. Passavant Senior

Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments

Layton Grove

Meetinghouse
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Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+

Walnut Park Apartments

37th St School Senior Apartments

Deerwood Crossing (JFS) and (II)

Maria Linden Senior Apartments

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

Granville Heights Senior Apartments

Becher Terrace (55+)

C.G. Robinson Terrace

Parkhill Apartments
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From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

Heritage House Apartments

Florist Gardens

Brewery Point

Bradford Place Apartments

Clare Heights Senior Apartments

Layton Preserve

The Berkshire Senior Living

Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+

Cottonwood Trails - 55+ Community

Glen Courts Apartments
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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

The Landmark of West Allis

Prairie Hill Senior Apartments

FairCrest Senior Apartments

Sunrise Village Senior Apartments

Clare Meadows Senior Apartments

Heritage West Allis Senior

Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult

Cudahy Williamstown Bay II

Lexington Village Senior Apartments

Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake
When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early
Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

Capitol Hill Senior Apartments

Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments

Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+

328 Prairie Meadows II - III Senior Living Apartments

Heritage at City Center - 55+ Senior Living

VMP Senior Living Apartments

Deer Creek Village Senior Living 55+

The Terrace at Luther Manor

Forest Ridge Senior Community

Algonquin Manor Senior Apartment Homes
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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 | $1,342 | $675 | $6,733 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $486 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $604 | $9,551 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $623 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,333 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milwaukee is under $698.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Milwaukee costs $2,722.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukee?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,286 regular apartments in Milwaukee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Milwaukee?
Cheap apartments in Milwaukee have an average cost of $344 which is $2,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee.
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