
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $2,000 (43 Rentals)
Rental terms in Milwaukee as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Mercantile Lofts

Greenfield Highlands

Brew Hill Apartments

MAC Residences

Fortress

The Buckler by 3L Living

Streetcar Flats
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The Malt House

Lake Summit

1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Maryland Park Apartments

740 North by 3L Living

Johnson Legacy West

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Wisconsin Metro Studios - Clybourn
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

2188 S Robinson Ave

Knickerbocker on the Lake

2544 N Prospect Ave

Keystone on Brady

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

2577-2581 N Stowell Ave

Lake Park
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Toldt Terrace Apartments

2856-2862 N Bartlett Ave

Maryland Arms Apartments

28 West Apartments List

1633 On The Park

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Velo Village Apartments

Greenbelt

Stonegate Apartments
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Briarwick

Coventry

Six Points Apartments

COAST at Lakeshore Commons

Loomis Crossing Apartments

Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

Watertown

Element 84
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Furnished Studio-Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

NorthPointe

Sunnyslope Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $675 | $5,813 |
| Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $486 | $4,787 |
| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $604 | $8,437 |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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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 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 $675.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,229.
What is the largest Short-term Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 2,305 square feet unit starting from $3,780 at Mitchell On Water.
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 720 sq ft.
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An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
Written by: Tim Brown
Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
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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.

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
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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.

Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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