
New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (43 Rentals)


735 West by 3L Living

740 North by 3L Living

Vim Vigor Lofts

Vue Apartments

Corliss

CWC — Community Within the Corridor

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Layton 1900
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Maxwell Lofts

City Place

Michigan Street Commons

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

MLK Library Apartments

Walker's Landing Apartments

Cambridge North

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory
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Chapel Garden Apartments

Seven04 Place Apartments

Shoe Factory Lofts

700 Lofts

Westown Green

Historic Garfield
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The Griot Apartments

37th St School Senior Apartments

Element 84

Forest Ridge Senior Community

Woodale Crossing

The Regent Senior & The Oxford
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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 | $1,323 | $350 | $3,807 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $482 | $8,808 |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $569 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $676 | $7,500 |
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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 New Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Milwaukee is at The Regent Senior & The Oxford listed at $482.
How much is the average rent for a New Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,314.
What is the largest New Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 2,350 square feet unit starting from $1,770 at The Couture.
What is the average size for Milwaukee New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Milwaukee is currently at 667 sq ft.
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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 Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.