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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,439 | $695 | $6,097 |
| Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $522 | $6,541 |
| Downtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $627 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,502 | $1,442 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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New residents, enjoy 1 month free with a 12 month lease. Be sure to ask about our parking specials! Restrictions apply, for a limited time.Expires 06-14-2026
One Month Rent Waived on a 13 Month Lease!Expires 06-14-2026
$1,500 off the first month's rent for select apartments! Specials, pricing and availability subject to change. Contact the leasing office for details. *Limited Time Offer. Restrictions Apply.Expires 06-14-2026
Limited Time Special - Up to TWO MONTHS FREE on Select Floor Plans, Plus your Move In Costs are on Us - Call today for more details!Expires 06-14-2026
Save up to $1500 on select homes! *Limited time offer. Restrictions apply. Specials, pricing and availability subject to change daily. Contact the leasing office for details.Expires 06-14-2026
New residents, receive one month free when you start a 12+ month lease by July 31, 2026! *Restrictions apply, contact us for more details!Expires 06-14-2026
Spooky Good Savings! Get Your Rent Concession This October! 1 MONTH FREE RENT with a 13 Month LeaseExpires 06-14-2026
$800.00 Security DepositExpires 06-14-2026
For a limited time, receive a one-month rent credit applied to your first full month’s rent on select homes at Journal Commons.Expires 06-14-2026
Receive up to $1000 of free rent on select homes! *Limited time offer. Restrictions apply. Specials, pricing and availability subject to change. Contact the leasing office for details.Expires 06-14-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Milwaukee, WI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
1 MONTH FREE - Move in by June 30, 2026, and get the month of August free. Must sign a one-year lease to receive this offer. This promotion does not apply to month-to-month, short term, or furnished unit leases.Expires 07-01-2026
June Free on Qualifying Units. Tour Today for Details!Expires 06-30-2026
Receive $750 off second months rent for the studio apartment #109 with a signed lease. Talk with property management for more details.Expires 07-03-2026
WAIVEDAPPExpires 06-15-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments listed at $699.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is $1,870.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Milwaukee is a 2,800 square feet unit starting from $1,385 at Yankee Hill.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Milwaukee is currently at 586 sq ft.
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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.
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.
Written by: Tim Brown
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