
Studio Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $2,500 (221 Rentals)


Yankee Hill

The Malt House

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Evoni

KinetiK

Eastsider

Urbanite

Granary Lofts

7SEVENTY7

Trio
Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch
Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

Prospect Tower

The North End

735 West by 3L Living

Vue Apartments

The Buckler by 3L Living

Playbill Flats

Juneau Village Towers

550 Ultra Lofts

740 North by 3L Living

Journal Commons
Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

Element Apartments

Plankinton Clover

Maryland Park Apartments

Vantage on the Park

Vim Vigor Lofts

MKE Lofts

Dwell Bay View

Oakland Properties

Tower Apartments

The Empire Building
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Johnson Legacy West

Buckingham Apartments

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

The Landing at 1st Street

The Quin

Rhythm

London House

The Yards

Marquee Communities

The Historic 10th St Residences
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.

Plaza

Walker's Landing Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

Cambridge Manor

Harborside Apartments

Latitude

Royal Plaza Apartments

Leiland

English Meadows Apartments

St. Clair
An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
Discover Milwaukee apartment living from Downtown lofts to affordable suburban homes. We detail neighborhoods near the four major employment hubs: urban, leafy, and everything in between.
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 | $1,380 | $675 | $6,061 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $486 | $6,620 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $2,300 | $7,500 |
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Milwaukee with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Milwaukee is at University Crossing I listed at $685.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Milwaukee is $1,380.
What is the largest available Studio Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 728 square feet unit starting from $1,884 at Rowe MKE.
What is the average size for Milwaukee Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Milwaukee is currently 501 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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 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.

A Local Experts 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.

An Insiders 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.