
New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (39 Rentals)


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Corliss

The Residences at ThriveOn King

CWC — Community Within the Corridor

The Historic 10th St Residences

Century Building

Chapel Garden Apartments

Michigan Street Commons
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McKinley School Apartments, LLC

City Place Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Bronzeville Apartments

MLK Library Apartments

RW Apartments I and II

Shoe Factory Lofts

Greenwich Park Apartments
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Welford Sanders Historic Lofts

Garfield Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Park Hill Family

Haymarket Lofts Apartments

Westown Green

Ingram Place

Fortitude Apartments
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37th St School Senior Apartments

Element 84

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

The Regent Senior & The Oxford

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The Lydell

Layton Preserve

Waterfair Apartments

The 2100

The Bank
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The Bond

The Berm

Woodale Crossing
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 | $1,404 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $486 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $592 | $7,991 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,962 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $700 | $2,500 |
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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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 New Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Milwaukee is at Shoe Factory Lofts listed at $506.
How much is the average rent for a New Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,357.
What is the largest New Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 2,324 square feet unit starting from $4,295 at Atelier Third Ward Apartments.
What is the average size for Milwaukee New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Milwaukee is currently at 699 sq ft.
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An Insider's 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.

A Local Expert's 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.

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.

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.
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