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829 N. Cass
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

829 N. Cass

829 N Cass StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at MLK Library Apartments priced from $667. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Downtown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK Library Apartments2x1-V2BR,1BA$667
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Brewer's HillStudioStudio,1BA$775
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$775
Edgeview ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, WI

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Milwaukee area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Milwaukee apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 27002700 N Prospect Ave4BR,2BA$1.13
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.72
1712 E Park Pl, Unit 11712 E Park Pl3BR,1BA$1.06
***$1000 OFF FIRST MONTH**2534 N Prospect-...3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.22
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
2819 N Cramer St, Unit Lower2819 N Cramer St3BR,1BA$1.23
Viking2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is Edgewater East which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Downtown Milwaukee costs $2,995.

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 32 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 $137 which is $2,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Milwaukee.

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