
New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,300 (55 Rentals)


Rhythm

Vim Vigor Lofts

Taxco Apartments

The Alexander Lofts

Cambridge North

Maxwell Lofts

Journal Commons

Layton 1900 Apartments

The Malt House
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Eastsider

The Historic 10th St Residences

Urbanite

CWC — Community Within the Corridor

740 North by 3L Living

735 West by 3L Living

Michigan Street Commons

Seven04 Place Apartments

City Place Apartments

McKinley School Apartments, LLC
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Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Bronzeville Apartments

MLK Library Apartments

RW Apartments I and II

Chapel Garden Apartments

East National Flats

Corliss

Shoe Factory Lofts

Keystone on Brady

Greenwich Park Apartments
A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
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Welford Sanders Historic Lofts

Garfield Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Park Hill Family

Haymarket Lofts Apartments

Ingram Place

Fortitude Apartments

Westown Green

37th St School Senior Apartments
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SoNa Lofts

Crescent Apartments

Forest Ridge Senior Community

Synergy at the Mayfair

Element 84

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

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The Lydell

Layton Preserve

Waterfair Apartments

Gallatin Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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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 | $1,356 | $675 | $6,426 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $486 | $7,252 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $604 | $7,106 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,333 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
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 $2,285.
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 $2,095 at Atelier Apartments.
What is the average size for Milwaukee New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Milwaukee is currently at 687 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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 Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
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, 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
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.
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.