
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $486 with Washer/Dryer (350 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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4322 N 91st St, Unit 4322 N. 91st Street

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1622 N Hawley Rd, Unit Upper

Eastsider Apartments

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3470 S 16th St, Unit LOWER

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4023 N 24th Pl, Unit 4023

Rhythm

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3236 N Weil St

2661 N 50th St

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2473 N 39th St, Unit LARGE 3/1 LOWER UNIT
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Sunset Ridge Apartments

Chicago Street Lofts

2587 N Murray Ave

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1231 S 12th St, Unit 1231 S 12th St (Lower)
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2621 W Pierce St

Vue Apartments

The Lofts at Plankinton

Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

2601 S 3rd St, Unit 2 upper

Walker's Landing Apartments

Vim Vigor Lofts

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2235 S Mound St, Unit 2235 Lower

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1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper

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529 S 74th St, Unit 529

630 S Hawley Rd

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3261 N 90th St, Unit Upper

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352 E Rosedale Ave, Unit LOWER

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The Griot Apartments

Teweles Seed Tower Apartments

MKE Lofts

3242 N Achilles St, Unit 3242 N Achillies St
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The Yards

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Quartet Apartments

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2816 N Fratney St, Unit 4

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2226 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $1,370 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $486 | $4,376 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $592 | $8,483 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,208 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee is Capitol Hill Senior Apartments which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Milwaukee costs $1,621.
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 6,431 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 $335 which is $1,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee.
Expert Rental Resources
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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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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.

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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.
