
Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (831 Rentals)


9729 - 9739 W Hampton Ave

9531 W Beloit Rd

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1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper

5825 N 76th St, Unit B

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6516 W Bluemound Rd, Unit Upper

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Morgan Grove

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Meetinghouse

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Cambridge North

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5321 N 53rd St, Unit UPPER DUPLEX FOR RENT – AVAILABLE NOW!

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The Ambassador Apartments

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1203 E Brady St, Unit C

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Oklahoma Manor 58th

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Glenbrook Apartments

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2955 N 66th St, Unit 201

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1658 N Van Buren St

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4051 N 48th St, Unit Lower level

Bon-Aire

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Windsor Court Apartments

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Edgewater East

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Southport Apartments

Dr. Wesley Scott

Cambridge Manor

Lyon Manor

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7914 W Center St, Unit 7914 W Center Street # 1
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London House

Tower Apartments

Lake Summit

735 West

Rivercourt Apartments

The Germania

Birch Tree Court

St. Gregory

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1608 N Franklin Pl., Unit Upper

Autumn Glen
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,393 | $675 | $7,350 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,598 | $486 | $6,867 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,050 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,600 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,776 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $2,300 | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee
How much are Studio apartments in Milwaukee?
There are currently 857 Studio Apartments in Milwaukee with rent ranges from $675 to $7,350 with an average price of $1,393.
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 $486 to $6,867 with an average monthly rent of $1,598.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Milwaukee range from $604 to $16,127. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,050.
How expensive are Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 648 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Milwaukee on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $699 to $15,000 - averaging $2,600 for the location.
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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.

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
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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, 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
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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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