Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (36 Rentals)

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928-930 N 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

928-930 N 20th St

928-930 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2600 W Highland
Studio Apartments

2600 W Highland

2600 W HighlandMilwaukee, WI 53233
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939 N 24th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

939 N 24th St

939 N 24th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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1221 N 26th St
Studio Apartments

1221 N 26th St

1221 N 26th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2453 N 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2453 N 17th St

2453 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53206
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3008 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3008 W State St

3008 W State StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Lindsay Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lindsay Commons

2101-2111 W Galena StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2936 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Highland Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Gardens

1818 W Juneau AveMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Juneau Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juneau Terrace

2710 W Juneau AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Johnson Legacy Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Legacy Apartments

3345 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Highland Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2725 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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953-955 N 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

953-955 N 17th St

953-955 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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944 N 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

944 N 20th St

944 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Venice Court
3 Bedroom Apartments

Venice Court

923-939 N 19th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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1950 N 20th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1950 N 20th St

1950 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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College Court
Studio Apartments

College Court

3334 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Windsor Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court

1831 W Juneau AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Juneau Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juneau Gardens

1143 N 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Midtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at William A. Passavant Senior priced from $801. Johnson Legacy West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Midtown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$948
Main Street Gardens4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$1,646

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milwaukee, WI

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milwaukee area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Midtown Milwaukee apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Columbia Square starting at $900 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Main Street Gardens4 Bedroom4BR,1.5BA$1.52
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Milwaukee?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Milwaukee is William A. Passavant Senior which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Midtown Milwaukee costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Milwaukee?

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 Midtown Milwaukee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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