Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (31 Rentals)

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1531 N Jackson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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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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Ingram Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ingram Place

456 E Brown StMilwaukee, 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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New Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Village

2718 N 18th StMilwaukee, WI 53206
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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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Park Hill Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Family

540 W Ring StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Meadow Village
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Village

1470 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53205

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 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $956. Northwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
Northwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$988
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Ingram PlaceH50%3BR,2BA$1,105
RhythmTraveler StudioStudio,1BA$1,272
Beerline B ApartmentsPlan 1.1 /.2/.31BR,1BA$1,396
Avante Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,421
FortressStyle 171BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI

As of November 01, 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 rear unit in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Meadow Village starting at $1,635 with a $1.36 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.
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
Meadow Village3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.36
Ingram PlaceC MR2BR,2BA$1.21
Trostel Square2 Bed 2 Bath (B5)2BR,2BA$2.04
632 E Burleigh St, Unit 632 E. Burleigh St.632 E Burleigh St2BR,1BA$1.25
Brew Hill ApartmentsW4 2/12BR,1BA$1.94
Avante Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.39
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Northwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,550.

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 $2,900.

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 10 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 $226 which is $2,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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