Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Far North Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far North Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Far North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $482 | $1,185 |
Far North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $925 | $1,400 |
Far North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $1,095 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Far North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Far North Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far North Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Edison School Apartments priced from $482. Bishops Creek Family Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Far North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edison School Apartments | 1Bd/1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $482 |
Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Side, WI
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far North Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 5155 N 28th St Model at 5155 N 28th St, Unit Quadplex lower unit in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Far North Side apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at Edison School Apartments starting at $1,036 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Far North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far North Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5155 N 28th St, Unit Quadplex lower unit | 5155 N 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Edison School Apartments | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Best Local Schools in Far North Side, Milwaukee, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far North Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far North Side?
The cheapest apartment in Far North Side is Edison School Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Far North Side costs $1,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far North Side?
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 6 regular apartments in Far North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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