
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harawbee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (377 Rentals)
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2457 N 1st St, Unit front upper 2457

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Harawbee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harawbee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harawbee Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $675 | $5,169 |
| Harawbee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $559 | $5,000 |
| Harawbee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $627 | $8,164 |
| Harawbee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Harawbee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,057 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 377 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harawbee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Harawbee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harawbee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at MLK Library Apartments priced from $560. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Harawbee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLK Library Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harawbee, WI
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harawbee 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 Harawbee apartment is the 2738 N Murray Ave Model at 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harawbee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 | 912 W Hadley St | 3BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 | 2738 N Murray Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2457 N 1st St, Unit front upper unit 2457 | 2457 N 1st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3018A N Oakland Ave, Unit 3018A | 3018A N Oakland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| MLK Library Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Garage - 3035 N Downer Ave, Unit UWM - Garage spot | Garage - 3035 N Downer Ave | Studio ,0.5BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harawbee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harawbee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harawbee is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harawbee?
The cheapest apartment in Harawbee is MLK Library Apartments which is listed at $560, while the average apartment in Harawbee costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harawbee?
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 28 regular apartments in Harawbee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harawbee?
Cheap apartments in Harawbee have an average cost of $222 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harawbee.
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