Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Walnut Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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The Griot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Griot Apartments

2235 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Historic Garfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Garfield

2215 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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C.G. Robinson Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

C.G. Robinson Terrace

2020 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Brewer's Hill
Studio Apartments

Brewer's Hill

1835 N 2nd StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Northwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

2520 N Dr Martin Luther King DrMilwaukee, WI 53212
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New Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Village

2718 N 18th StMilwaukee, WI 53206

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Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Brewer's Hill priced from $775. The Residences at ThriveOn King has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $956. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brewer's HillStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
RhythmTerrace StudioStudio,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.72
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
528 E Glover Ave, Unit Lower528 E Glover Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
2634 N 24th St, Unit Lower2634 N 24th St2BR,1BA$0.79
633 E Burleigh St, Unit 2633 E Burleigh St3BR,1BA$1.42
2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit2929 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.86
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper2944 N 7th St2BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #112

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near North Side is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $3,300.

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 16 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 $936 which is $2,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.

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