
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $570 (37 Rentals)


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3127 N Bartlett Ave

3027-3029-3029 N Holton St

Viking

721 E Center St

MLK Library Apartments

700 Lofts

RW Apartments I and II

2564 N Humboldt Blvd
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3035 N 10th St

2924 N Maryland Ave

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1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat, Unit lower flat

2220 N Holton St

1579 N Warren Ave

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2744 N Murray Ave

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3039 N Cramer St, Unit 3039 Lower, Unit 3039 Lower

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1203 E Brady St

2627 N Bartlett Ave
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1702 E Belleview Pl

Carlton Apartments

The Richmond

815 E Locust St

The Griot Apartments

Haymarket Lofts Apartments

Versailes Apartments

Lake Drive Manor

2735 N Murray Ave
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Stowell Place Apartments

1700 E Belleview Pl

Ingram Place

2505-2513 E Park Pl

2526-2530 N Prospect Ave

1862 N Cambridge Ave

Stanley Apartments

1902 E Linnwood Ave

2313 E Webster Pl
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2624 N Stowell Ave
Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $695 | $6,462 |
| Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $474 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $559 | $9,349 |
Downtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $570 | $9,470 |
| Downtown Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,795 | $4,300 |
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Ranked #4
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 The Park at 1824 Student Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Downtown Milwaukee costs $2,997.
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 36 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 $248 which is $2,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Milwaukee.
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