
New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $2,500 (180 Rentals)


Atelier Apartments

7SEVENTY7

River House

321 Jefferson

Timber Lofts MKE

Mercantile Lofts
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Greenfield Highlands

DoMUS Apartments

Avenir

The Easton

Century Building

Nova

The Fitz

Cream City Lofts

Vantage on the Park

Honey Creek Place

Contour on Prospect

The Yards
The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Rowe MKE

Evoni

Brix Apartment Lofts

Elevation 1659

Mackie Flats

Plankinton Clover

Taxco Apartments

Quartet Apartments
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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Edge on North

The Couture

Encore

KinetiK

Nine10@Land Place

Journal Commons

Stitchweld

550 Ultra Lofts

The Quin

Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus
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Urbanite

Maxwell Lofts

Element Apartments

MKE Lofts

RW Apartments I and II

Granary Lofts

Trio

Pritzlaff Lofts

Eastsider

Flats 1809

Rhythm

The Alexander Lofts
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Vim Vigor 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 | $1,333 | $655 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $482 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $556 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $870 | $7,500 |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,990 | $2,000 | $9,000 |
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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 RW Apartments I and II listed at $513.
How much is the average rent for a New Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,361.
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 $1,480 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 663 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 Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.