
Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (836 Rentals)


1857 N Oakland Ave, Unit 1

1682 N Franklin Pl, Unit Lower

1759 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower

Journal Commons

Urbanite

Cambridge North
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526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower

3127 N Bartlett Ave, Unit 2

1547 N Astor St, Unit Lower

Streetcar Flats

Vue Apartments

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

Walker's Landing Apartments
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1603 N Van Buren Apartments

The Ambassador Apartments

Apple Lane Low/Income Family Housing

Seven04 Place Apartments

National Ave Lofts

Layton 1900

2867 S Kinnickinnic
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4616 W Stark St, Unit Upper Unit

106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit Rear Upper

1736 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower

Pasadena Apartments

Northwoods Apartments

University Row

4460 N Oakland Ave

Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+

Alverno Pool Apartments

2993 S Delaware Ave, Unit 2993A

Oklahoma Manor

Rivercourt Apartments
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Parkview

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

Lake Summit

Cambridge Manor Apartments

Longfellow Gardens Apartment Homes

CWC Community Within the Corridor
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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 Under $1200 | $1,331 | $655 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,671 | $482 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,233 | $556 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,738 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,837 | $870 | $7,500 |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,990 | $2,000 | $9,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee
How much are Studio apartments in Milwaukee?
There are currently 355 Studio Apartments in Milwaukee with rent ranges from $655 to $3,688 with an average price of $1,331.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Milwaukee Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Milwaukee ranges from $482 to $10,686 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Milwaukee range from $556 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,233.
How expensive are Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 558 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Milwaukee on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $750 to $15,000 - averaging $2,738 for the location.
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