
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harawbee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (403 Rentals)
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RW Apartments I and II

MLK Library Apartments

Bronzeville Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

Marquee Communities

Humboldt Apartments

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Royal Plaza Apartments

Colonial Apartments

St. Clair

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

3958 N 22nd St, Unit 201

Marshall Hall Apartments

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Lancaster Apartments

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 20
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East Park Apartments

2637 N Holton St

3410 N 23rd St

3251 N 28th St

The Shorecrest

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

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1303 Cass

1538 N 29th St

3355 N 28th St

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

Edgeview Apartments

3524 N 21st St

2729 N 27th St

2484 W Chambers St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC
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3747 N 16th St

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1945 W Finn Pl

2808 N Palmer St

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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 | $1,344 | $695 | $7,089 |
| Harawbee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $474 | $6,402 |
| Harawbee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $559 | $9,018 |
| Harawbee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $570 | $10,000+ |
| Harawbee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $1,442 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available Harawbee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harawbee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $615. Westown Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $678. Here are the most affordable Harawbee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $615 |
| Westown Green | 4BR 2BA The Stormer | 4BR,2BA | $678 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 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 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harawbee, WI
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harawbee area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Harawbee apartment is the Unit 1 Model at 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.03 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2769 N 27th St | 2769 N 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave | Unit 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Harawbee costs $2,800.
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 37 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 $250 which is $2,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harawbee.
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