
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $450 (114 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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425 E Henry Clay St

Riverland Apartments

Riverview Apartments

Lakeland

Lake Park

2069 Cambridge

River Stone Place

Freshwater Plaza Apartments

Charleston East Apartments
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Lakeshore Tower Apartments

Packard Glen Apartments

FairCrest Senior Apartments

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The Lydell

Clare Meadows Senior Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+

Old Orchard Apartments

College Square Apartments

Mayfair Manor
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Jarvis Street Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

Bayside Village Apartments

Mission Hills

The Glen Luxury Townhomes

River Place

Fairway Meadows Associates LLP

The Fountains of Wauwatosa

Village In The Park

Glen Hills Apartments
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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.

Fountain Square of New Berlin

Drexel Ridge

Tuckaway Heights Apartments

Oak Shores Apartments

Foxcroft Apartments

Mequon Parc Apartments

Parterre at Emerald Row

Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

Seasons at Franklin

Cameron Heights Associates LLC
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

Greenfield Park Apartments

Encore @ White Oaks Apartments

The Gables Apartments

Central Pointe Luxury Apartments

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Prado

Bay Village Townhomes

Emerald Row Apartments

Forge and Flare

Manchester Oaks

Lilly Preserve
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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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 | $1,371 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $486 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $592 | $7,689 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,616 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $700 | $2,300 |
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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 Tioga Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Milwaukee costs $1,610.
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 6,666 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 $332 which is $1,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
Written by: Tim Brown
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.

A Local Expert's 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.

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.

Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.