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

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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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4641 N 27th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

4641 N 27th St

4641 N 27th 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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4282 N 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4282 N 27th St

4282 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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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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New Hampton Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Hampton Gardens

4821 N 22nd StMilwaukee, 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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Parklawn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

4225 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53216
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Northport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northport Apartments

2801 W Custer 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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4252 N Teutonia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4252 N Teutonia Ave

4252 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, 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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4276 N 27th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4276 N 27th St

4276 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53216
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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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A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

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4331 N 27th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

4331 N 27th St

4331 N 27th StMilwaukee, WI 53216
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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 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) priced from $845. Bishops Creek Family Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,081. Here are the most affordable Far North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1,081
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Side, WI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Side area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4114 N Toronto St Model at 4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Far North Side apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bishops Creek Family Housing starting at $1,081 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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.
4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower4114 N Toronto St3BR,1BA$1.29
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Far North Side costs $1,300.

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 7 regular apartments in Far North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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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.

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A Local Experts Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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