Low Income Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (46 Rentals)

Bradley Place Townhomes

CWC Community Within the Corridor

Gorman Homes

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Meetinghouse

Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+

Dr. Wesley Scott
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National Ave Lofts

City Place

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

Michigan Street Commons

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes
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MLK Library Apartments

Edison School Apartments

Paper Box Lofts

St Peter's Apartments - 62+ Senior Housing

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Hide House Lofts Bayview

Seven04 Place Apartments

Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments

Apple Lane Low/Income Family Housing

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory
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Becher Terrace (55+)

Chapel Garden Apartments

Brook Lane Apartments

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

Greenbrook Apartments

Heritage West Allis Senior

Woodale Crossing

Lexington Village Senior Apartments
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Cottonwood Trails - 55+ Community

Cudahy Williamstown Bay II

Sunrise Village Senior Apartments

Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes

Glen Courts Apartments

FairCrest Senior Apartments
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Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult

Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+

The Berkshire Senior Living

Clare Meadows Senior Apartments
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 | $1,277 | $460 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $490 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $569 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $676 | $7,500 |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $3,300 | $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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Milwaukee is at Chapel Garden Apartments listed at $523.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Milwaukee is $1,204.
What is the largest Low Income Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 2,126 square feet unit starting from $667 at Gorman Homes.
What is the average size for Milwaukee Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Milwaukee is currently at 705 sq ft.
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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.

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