
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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616 W Chambers St

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A

3244 N 1st St

2457 N 1st St, Unit front back
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2943 N Holton St

2957 N 9th St

2518 N 1st St

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

2903 N 17th St
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1658 N Van Buren St, Unit 2

2769-69A N 22nd St

Vim Vigor Lofts

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605 E Wright St

Juneau Village Towers

605 E Wright St, Unit Lower

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2441 N 1st St

2444 N Booth St, Unit 2 bedroom lower
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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 |
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Near North Side Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $1,125 | $2,447 |
Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $525 | $3,698 |
Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $875 | $4,840 |
Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,095 | $4,913 |
Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,295 | $2,275 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $525. Brewer's Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $904. 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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The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Brewer's Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $904 |
Juneau Village Towers | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Vim Vigor Lofts | Vim Vigor Brio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Yankee Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1B1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $0.67 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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709 E Brady St, Unit 1 | 709 E Brady St | 3BR,1BA | $0.67 |
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back | 2457 N 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 | 1638 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
2967 N Richards St, Unit Upper Duplex | 2967 N Richards St | 4BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Boston Lofts | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
1658 N Van Buren St, Unit 2 | 1658 N Van Buren St | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
1819 N Hubbard St, Unit A | 1819 N Hubbard St | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Avante Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Yankee Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1BXL) | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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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 $1,390.
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 $525, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $2,265.
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 7 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 $477 which is $1,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.
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