
New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,600 (126 Rentals)


Vim Vigor Lofts

Urbanite

KinetiK

Eastsider

735 West by 3L Living

550 Ultra Lofts

Vue Apartments

Brix Apartment Lofts
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Flats 1809

740 North by 3L Living

Nine10@Land Place

Plankinton Clover

Honey Creek Place

Tribute Apartments at R1VER

Stitchweld

River House

Element Apartments

Vantage on the Park

MKE Lofts
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Trio

Quartet Apartments

The Alexander Lofts

Corliss

CWC Community Within the Corridor

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Cream City Lofts

Rhythm

Layton 1900

Riverwest Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Journal Commons

The Yards

Maxwell Lofts

The Quin

Encore

Edge on North

City Place

Michigan Street Commons

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

MLK Library Apartments
Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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Mackie Flats

Walker's Landing Apartments

Taxco Apartments

Cambridge North

Seven04 Place Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Shoe Factory Lofts
Check Out Milwaukee’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Milwaukee and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Tim Brown

Chapel Garden Apartments

700 Lofts
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 | $1,290 | $350 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $482 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $569 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $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 $2,338.
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 $2,025 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 661 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.