
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $627 (32 Rentals)


MLK Library Apartments

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2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit

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2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A

2536 N Richards St, Unit 1st floor

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

302 E Hadley St
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3037 N 1st St

1911 W Chambers St

2932 N Holton St

3244 N 1st St

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

338 W Reservoir Ave

2719 N 1st St

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1658 N Van Buren St
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2966 N 9th St

2840 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

2769-69A N 22nd St

2753 N Holton St

City Place Apartments

605 E Wright St

605 E Auer Ave

436 W Burleigh St, Unit A
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3025 N 6th St

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Park Hill Family

2724 N Palmer St

2724 N Palmer St

2716 N Buffum St
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Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near North Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Side Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $750 | $4,050 |
| Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $560 | $4,200 |
Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $627 | $6,515 |
| Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $863 | $6,462 |
| Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,123 | $1,442 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear North Side, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #83
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near North Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near North Side is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near North Side is City Place Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $2,227.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near North Side?
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 4 regular apartments in Near North Side 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 Near North Side?
Cheap apartments in Near North Side have an average cost of $470 which is $1,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.
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