
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $300 with Washer/Dryer (289 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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Maxwell Lofts

Rhythm

The Residences at ThriveOn King

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3470 S 16th St, Unit LOWER

Streetcar Flats

Walker's Landing Apartments

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8750 W Herbert Ave, Unit herbert

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4023 N 24th Pl, Unit 4023

3954 N 20th St, Unit 3954 N 20th St
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3220 N 21st St, Unit Upper

The North End

Trio

Granary Lofts

Prospect Tower

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2975 N 58th St, Unit 2975 Upper

East Pointe Commons

Avante Apartments

Sunset Ridge Apartments

Cambridge North
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4140 W McKinley Ct, Unit Upper Duplex

Chicago Street Lofts

Vue Apartments

550 Ultra Lofts

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3059 W Ruskin Ct, Unit Apt 2

2742 N Wauwatosa Ave, Unit A

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2235 S Mound St, Unit 2235 Lower

630 S Hawley Rd, Unit 201

Eighteen87

Flats 1809
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1619 N Warren Ave, Unit 1619 N Warren Ave.

The Griot Apartments

KinetiK

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2213 S Robinson Ave, Unit UPPER

The Yards

Fortress

The Malt House

The Quin

Gaslight & Corcoran Lofts

Bel-Oak Apartments
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9332 W Silver Spring Dr

3411 S Howell Ave

3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2

Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

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2226 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Unit 1

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1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper

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352 E Rosedale Ave, Unit LOWER

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535 N 53rd St, Unit 533

Brew Hill Apartments

Element 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 | $1,434 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $486 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $604 | $8,148 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,300 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,625.
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 6,342 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 $339 which is $1,286 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

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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.