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

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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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5045-5065 N Hopkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5045-5065 N Hopkins St

5045-5065 N Hopkins StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Parklawn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

4225 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53216

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2020 W Atkinson Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2020 W Atkinson Ave

2020 W Atkinson AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4252 N Teutonia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4252 N Teutonia Ave

4252 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209

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Sherman Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Homes

4805 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Northlawn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northlawn

5145 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53209

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Northport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northport Apartments

2801 W Custer AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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5525 N Teutonia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5525 N Teutonia Ave

5525 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4276 N 27th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4276 N 27th St

4276 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53216
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4641 N 27th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

4641 N 27th St

4641 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4282 N 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4282 N 27th St

4282 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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5168 N 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5168 N 35th St

5168 N 35th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4292 N 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4292 N 27th St

4292 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4331 N 27th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

4331 N 27th St

4331 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53216

Far North Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison School Apartments1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$482
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1,000
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5155 N 28th St, Unit Quadplex lower unit5155 N 28th St2BR,1BA$1.17
Edison School Apartments2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$1.15
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far North Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #170

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

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2.5
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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