
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (39 Rentals)
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Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

2338-2340 N 15th St.

2465-A N 9th St
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718 E Pearson St

2943 N Holton St

The Residences at ThriveOn King

2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit

3213 N Booth St

418 E Chambers St

2769-69A N 22nd St
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526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower

526 E Burleigh St

2212 N Holton St

125 W Hadley St

2329 N 5th St
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2212-2214-2214 N Holton St
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$1045– 1 BR, 1 BA Apartment, Heat Included
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 |
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Near North Side Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,230 | $2,704 |
Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $513 | $3,202 |
Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $612 | $4,206 |
Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,095 | $5,032 |
Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,200 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 $710. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brewer's Hill | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $710 |
The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
MLK Library Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Ingram Place | H50% | 3BR,2BA | $1,105 |
Meadow Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,260 |
The North End | 1C6 Convertible | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Den (B12) Model at Trostel Square starting at $2,184 with a $1.78 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2457 N 1st St, Unit front back | 2457 N 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Trostel Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Den (B12) | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Meadow Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
633 E Burleigh St, Unit 2 | 633 E Burleigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
1510 N Jackson St, Unit 1510 N Jackson St | 1510 N Jackson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
MLK Library Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
3130 N Richards St, Unit 3130 | 3130 N Richards St | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Ingram Place | C MR | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Avante Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower | 526 E Burleigh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear North Side, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #78
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 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 15 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 $430 which is $2,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.
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