Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI (49 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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MAC Residences
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$1,780 - $4,650Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 15 Months
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MAC Residences

758 N BroadwayMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Fortress
$1,463 - $3,350Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 14 Months, 16
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Fortress

1726 N 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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property at 1125 N 9th St

$2,985 - $3,155

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$3,155

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$3,155

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 22

1125 N 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53233
property at 324 S 2nd St

$4,323

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$4,323

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$4,323

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 3

324 S 2nd St

MilwaukeeWI53204

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property at 1640 N Water St

$2,677 - $2,814

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$2,814

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$2,814

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 21

1640 N Water St

MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 550 W Juneau Ave

$6,061 - $6,196

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$6,061

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$6,061

Studio Rentals

Available Jun 17

550 W Juneau Ave

MilwaukeeWI53203
property at 1237 N Van Buren St

$6,620

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$6,620

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$6,620

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 18

1237 N Van Buren St

MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 225 E Michigan St

$7,119

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$7,119

Total Monthly Price
$7,119

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 28

225 E Michigan St

MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 1623 N Jackson St

$2,612 - $3,446

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$2,612

Total Monthly Price
$2,612

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

1623 N Jackson St

MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 132 N Jefferson St

$4,032

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$4,032

Total Monthly Price
$4,032

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 3

132 N Jefferson St

MilwaukeeWI53202
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Knickerbocker on the Lake
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 365 Months
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Knickerbocker on the Lake

1028-1030 E Juneau AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Lake Park
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Lake Park

2645 N Farwell AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2856-2862 N Bartlett Ave
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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2856-2862 N Bartlett Ave

2856-2862 N Bartlett AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2577-2581 N Stowell Ave
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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2577-2581 N Stowell Ave

2577-2581 N Stowell AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Keystone on Brady
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Keystone on Brady

1701 N Humboldt AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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2544 N Prospect Ave
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 12 Months
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2544 N Prospect Ave

2544 N Prospect AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #6

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Pet Friendly Rating

Have pets? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is at Maryland Park Apartments listed at $975.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is $2,972.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Milwaukee is a 2,305 square feet unit starting from $3,780 at Mitchell On Water.

What is the average size for Downtown Milwaukee Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Milwaukee is currently at 718 sq ft.

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