1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI (447 Rentals)

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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is found at Atelier Apartments and is listed at 1,285 square feet priced from $2,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Atelier Apartments2291-1E1,285 Sq Ft$2,575
Elevation 1659The Andes1,250 Sq Ft$2,410
333 WaterPH21,191 Sq Ft$3,963
The Buckler by 3L LivingOne Bedroom + Den1,158 Sq Ft$1,699
Park Lafayette Towers1F1,045 Sq Ft$1,958
MAC ResidencesUnit G1,040 Sq Ft$2,250
Summerfield1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den880 Sq Ft$1,289
The GermaniaOne Bedroom454 Sq Ft$1,068

Cheapest Available Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Milwaukee of Milwaukee, WI is the One Bedroom Loft Model starting from $525 at The Residences at ThriveOn King. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Milwaukee is currently $1,772. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft$525
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom$750
Prospect DownsOne-Bedroom$850
Lake CrestInterior$870
Cumberland Apartments1 Bedroom$895
3055 Oakland1 Bedroom$895
Carillon Apartments1 Bedroom - original$900
Royal Plaza Apartments1A$905

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Milwaukee with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Milwaukee is at The Residences at ThriveOn King listed at $525.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is $1,772.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Milwaukee is a 1,285 square feet unit starting from $2,575 at Atelier Apartments.

What is the average size for Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Milwaukee is currently 779 sq ft.

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