
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (33 Rentals)
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1646 N Prospect Ave

2457 N 1st St, Unit upper front

2532 N Dousman St

2728 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

904 E Pearson St

1708 E Belleview Pl
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1560 N Prospect Ave

3040 N Fratney St

705 E Center St

2957 N Richards St

2576 N Pierce St

2723 N Booth St
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2119 E Kenilworth Pl

1560 N Prospect Ave

2222 E Belleview Pl, Unit 101

1653 N Prospect Ave

1560 N Prospect Ave

140 E Chambers St

2372 -2374 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit Lower Unit

1539 Jackson N St

1653 N Prospect Ave
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317 E Garfield Ave

1017 E Brady St, Unit 1019A E Brady St - Upper
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1626 N Prospect Ave

2131 N Summit Ave

1409 N Prospect Ave, Unit 104

1409 N Prospect Ave, Unit 402
Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Milwaukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,758 | $750 | $4,000 |
Downtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,994 | $1,098 | $4,900 |
Downtown Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,229 | $1,800 | $2,795 |
Downtown Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,572 | $1,800 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Milwaukee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $525. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
1417 N. Prospect Avenue | 1417 Studios | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Royal Plaza Apartments | StudioA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Lancaster Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Prospect Downs | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, WI
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Milwaukee area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Milwaukee apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $0.78 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 | 912 W Hadley St | 2BR,1BA | $0.56 |
709 E Brady St, Unit 1 | 709 E Brady St | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back | 2457 N 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
The Germania | One Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
1682 N Franklin Pl, Unit Lower | 1682 N Franklin Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Oakland Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
3127 N Bartlett Ave, Unit 2 | 3127 N Bartlett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Michigan Street Commons | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper | 2944 N 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Milwaukee
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Milwaukee?
There are currently 918 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, WI with pricing that ranges from $525 to $15,000. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Milwaukee ranging from $750 to $4,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Milwaukee?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Milwaukee ranges from $750 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,860.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Milwaukee?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Milwaukee range from $1,180 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,098 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,845.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
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.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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