Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (66 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2436 N 1st St, Unit A

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2438 N 1st St

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Walnut Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Park Apartments

1551 N 9th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Ingram Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ingram Place

456 E Brown StMilwaukee, 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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Park Hill Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Family

540 W Ring StMilwaukee, 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 2 Beds unit found at City Place Apartments priced from $1,195. 2724 N Palmer St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Place Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1,195
2724 N Palmer St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Ingram PlaceG MR1BR,1BA$1,245
RhythmTraveler StudioStudio,1BA$1,290
Bronzeville ApartmentsOne Bed MKT1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI

As of June 14, 2026 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 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 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
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
The Residences at ThriveOn KingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
MLK Library Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.47
The Griot Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.52
2724 N Palmer St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.44
City Place Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.34
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.13
Bronzeville ApartmentsOne Bed MKT1BR,1BA$1.69
Ingram PlaceG MR1BR,1BA$1.68

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI

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

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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 $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near North Side is Ingram Place which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $2,230.

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 5 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 $539 which is $1,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.

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