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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Milwaukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,452 | $1,285 | $1,842 |
Midtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $600 | $2,437 |
Midtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,160 | $4,105 |
Midtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,295 | $4,338 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carillon Apartments | 1 Bedroom - original | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
Rhythm | Traveler Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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321 Jefferson | C1 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
The Enclave Luxury Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes | 2A Market Rate 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
239 E Chicago St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Carillon Apartments | 1 Bedroom - remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Rhythm | Traveler Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #164
Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Milwaukee High School of the Arts
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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