
Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,300 (957 Rentals)


Streetcar Flats

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4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

Hampton Gardens

South Pine Apartments

Embassy Apartments

The Lofts at Plankinton

Juneau Village Towers

Devonshire

318 E Henry Clay St
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9401 W Calumet Rd

Rhythm

Autumn Glen

Vim Vigor Lofts

Prospect Tower

Dwell Bay View

Mayfair Apartments

St. James Place

Taxco Apartments

The Alexander Lofts
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University Row

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5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

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2803 S Wentworth Ave, Unit 2801, Unit 2801

Franklin Park

Cambridge North

1318-20 Van Buren

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

Journal Commons

Maxwell Lofts

The North End
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Viking

Layton 1900 Apartments

The Malt House

Eastsider

9729 - 9739 W Hampton Ave

1926 S 20th St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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177 S 78th St, Unit Duplex Lower, Unit Duplex Lower

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1128 E Wright St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex, Unit Upper Duplex

9531 W Beloit Rd
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3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

Sycamore Place Apartments

Ariel Place

The Historic 10th St Residences

Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+

City Hall Square Apartments

Urbanite

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2313 N Holton St

Meetinghouse

Morgan Grove
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 $1300 | $1,356 | $675 | $6,426 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,607 | $486 | $7,252 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,072 | $604 | $7,106 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,566 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $3,240 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,333 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee
How much are Studio apartments in Milwaukee?
There are currently 848 Studio Apartments in Milwaukee with rent ranges from $675 to $6,426 with an average price of $1,356.
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 $7,252 with an average monthly rent of $1,607.
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 $7,106. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,072.
How expensive are Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 661 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Milwaukee on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $599 to $15,000 - averaging $2,566 for the location.
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