
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,300 (40 Rentals)
Rental terms in Milwaukee as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


740 North by 3L Living

The North End

Cambridge Manor Apartments

The Overlook Apartments
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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Maryland Park Apartments

Johnson Legacy Apartments

Layton 1900

Casanova Apartments

Seaway Terrace Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Streetcar Flats

Wisconsin Metro Studios - Clybourn

1609 N. Prospect Avenue
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Maryland Arms Apartments

3236 N Downer Ave, Unit BEDROOM 2ND FLOOR
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Element 84

Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

Ridge View Apartments

Watertown

Stone Point Apartments

Southfield Apartments

Crescent Apartments

Whitnall Gardens Apartments
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Glen Courts Apartments

SoNa Lofts

Woodridge Apartments and Townhomes

Alpine Court Apartments
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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 | $1,318 | $350 | $3,759 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $482 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $569 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Milwaukee is at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,647.
What is the largest Short-term Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 4,000 square feet unit starting from $1,330 at Six Points Apartments.
What is the average size for Milwaukee Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Milwaukee is currently at 660 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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
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