Homes for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500 (158 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters

Discover Milwaukee apartment living from Downtown lofts to affordable suburban homes. We detail neighborhoods near the four major employment hubs: urban, leafy, and everything in between.

Read Article
property at 2537 N Downer Ave

$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,450
Total Monthly Price
$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

2537 N Downer Ave, Unit 14

2537 N Downer Ave
MilwaukeeWI53211
property at 1754 N Astor St

$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,450
Total Monthly Price
$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1754 N Astor St

MilwaukeeWI53202

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Read Article
property at 3223 N 84th St

$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,395
Total Monthly Price
$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

3223 N 84th St

MilwaukeeWI53222

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

Uncover Milwaukee's affordable, vibrant neighborhoods and down-to-earth charm. Get a local expert's take on the city's renaissance, favorite traditions, and famous Gemütlichkeit (cozy spirit).

Read Article
property at 2862 N 48th St

$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,350
Total Monthly Price
$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2862 N 48th St

MilwaukeeWI53210

Check Out Milwaukee’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Milwaukee and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Tim Brown

Read Article
property at 1310A N Hawley Rd

$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,275
Total Monthly Price
$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1310A N Hawley Rd

MilwaukeeWI53208
property at 811 E Hadley St

$1,260

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,260
Total Monthly Price
$1,260

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

811 E Hadley St

MilwaukeeWI53212

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 4

Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

Read Article
Decorative image

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

Explore Milwaukee, WI Rentals by Map

Decorative image of map

See the most popular apartments and homes in Milwaukee, WI

View Map
Milwaukee, WI Apartments Map
View Map
Milwaukee, WI Rental Homes Map

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee?

There are currently 3765 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI with pricing that ranges from $486 to $36,000. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee ranging from $625 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Milwaukee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milwaukee ranges from $625 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,017.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Milwaukee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Milwaukee range from $725 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,498 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters article

An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters

Written by: Tim Brown

Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

decorative image for A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit article

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

Written by: Tim Brown

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.

decorative image for The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students article

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students

Written by: Tim Brown

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

decorative image for Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent article

Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It article

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

decorative image for Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention article

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

decorative image for How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide article

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

decorative image for Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move article

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.