Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (6 Rentals)

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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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3008 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3008 W State St

3008 W State StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2936 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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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milwaukee, WI

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milwaukee area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,294. 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$1.01
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
3521 W Highland Blvd, Unit lowerunit3521 W Highland Blvd2BR,1BA$1.40
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 $1,095.

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 6 regular apartments in Midtown Milwaukee 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 Midtown Milwaukee?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Milwaukee have an average cost of $406 which is $689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Milwaukee.

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