
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $300 (32 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Milwaukee.


Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Maryland Arms Apartments

Seaway Terrace Apartments

740 North by 3L Living

735 West by 3L Living
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Maryland Park Apartments

Cambridge Manor Apartments

Streetcar Flats
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.

Element 84
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

Watertown

Synergy at the Mayfair

NorthPointe

Briarwick

Six Points Apartments

Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

Tennessen Flats

Bayshore Place
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

Central Pointe Luxury Apartments

Loomis Crossing Apartments
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 | $1,321 | $550 | $4,380 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $465 | $5,163 |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $559 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $772 | $7,500 |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $1,850 | $3,300 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee is Edison School Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Milwaukee costs $3,099.
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 3,756 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 $391 which is $2,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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 Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.