
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (36 Rentals)
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William A. Passavant Senior

928-930 N 20th St

3112 W Highland Blvd

2728-2730 W McKinley Blvd

2600 W Highland

2006-2028 W Vliet St

3018-3020 W Juneau Ave

939 N 24th St
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1221 N 26th St

2453 N 17th St

2635 W Juneau Ave

3416-3418 W Highland Blvd

2625 W Juneau Ave

3008 W State St

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2210-2224 Vliet St

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Juneau Terrace

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Highland Court
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953-955 N 17th St

944 N 20th St

2743 W Highland Blvd

Venice Court

1950 N 20th St

College Court

Windsor Court

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Juneau Gardens
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $815 | $805 | $825 |
| Midtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $864 | $1,200 |
| Midtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $1,000 | $1,382 |
| Midtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $1,050 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
| Main Street Gardens | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Main Street Gardens | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,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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