Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (9 Rentals)

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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 1 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 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 Carillon Apartments priced from $900. McKinley School Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Midtown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carillon Apartments1 Bedroom - original1BR,1BA$900
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$948
RhythmTraveler StudioStudio,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milwaukee, WI

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milwaukee area is the $2.10 price per square foot C1 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at 321 Jefferson in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Midtown Milwaukee apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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.
321 JeffersonC1 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.10
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
The Enclave Luxury Apartments2A2BR,2BA$2.00
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes2A Market Rate 55+2BR,1BA$1.94
239 E Chicago StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Carillon Apartments1 Bedroom - remodeled1BR,1BA$2.22
RhythmTraveler StudioStudio ,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #164

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Milwaukee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Milwaukee is under $3,995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Milwaukee is Carillon Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Midtown Milwaukee costs $1,995.

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 1 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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