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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

property at 901 E Center St

$1,395 - $1,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

901 E Center St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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2545 N Frederick Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2545 N Frederick Ave

2545 N Frederick AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Franklin House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin House

1333 N Franklin PlMilwaukee, WI 53202
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800 E Chambers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

800 E Chambers St

800 E Chambers StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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WS Properties
2 Bedroom Apartments

WS Properties

2120 E Locust StMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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2424 E Webster Pl
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2424 E Webster Pl

2424 E Webster PlMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Fulton Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Apartments

2632 N Prospect AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2632 N Oakland Ave
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2632 N Oakland Ave

2632 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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River Terrace Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Terrace Apartments

2333 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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1709 E Park Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 E Park Pl

1709 E Park PlMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2310 E Webster Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2310 E Webster Pl

2310 E Webster PlMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2544 N Maryland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2544 N Maryland Ave

2544 N Maryland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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Lake Drive Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Drive Manor

2556 N Lake DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Garfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Apartments

2215 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Milwaukee is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is Lancaster Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Milwaukee costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Milwaukee?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Downtown Milwaukee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Milwaukee have an average cost of $259 which is $2,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Milwaukee.

Expert Rental Resources

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