
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $560 (74 Rentals)
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MLK Library Apartments

1000-1002 W North Ave

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

1835 N 2nd St

2760-2762-2762 N 18th St

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1310 W Clarke St, Unit 1310A

City Place Apartments

2649 N 1st St

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2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A
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2971a N 6th St

3178 N Booth St

2621 N 15th St

2555A 16th St

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2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit

1911 W Chambers St

2932 N Holton St

3244 N 1st St

2624 N 6th St

2844 N 2nd St
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338 W Reservoir Ave

The Residences at ThriveOn King

2338 N 15th St

2454 N 7th St

3177 N Holton St

3124 N 16th St

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2952 N Booth St, Unit 2952 N Booth St

2849 N Pierce St

2769-69A N 22nd St

Beerline B Apartments
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2555 16th St

3220 N 21st St

2960 N 6th St

1686-1688 N Van Buren St

2633 N 14th St

605 E Wright St

436 W Burleigh St, Unit A

3035 N 10th St

The North End

1679 N Cass St
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2330 N 1st St

2304 W Vine St

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329 E Garfield Ave, Unit 1

2302 W Vine St

329 E Garfield Ave

423 W Vine St

Walnut Park Apartments

Ingram Place

C.G. Robinson Terrace

Park Hill Family
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Side Studio Apartments | $1,755 | $800 | $4,800 |
| Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $560 | $3,572 |
| Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $627 | $6,204 |
| Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $863 | $6,112 |
| Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,388 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 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 1 Bed unit found at Ingram Place priced from $938. 2724 N Palmer St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram Place | G MR | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| 2724 N Palmer St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| MLK Library Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Beerline B Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| 2210 Booth | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| City Place Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1668 N Van Buren St Model at 1668 N Van Buren St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the Live-Work Apartments Model at Bronzeville Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1668 N Van Buren St, Unit Upper Unit | 1668 N Van Buren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Bronzeville Apartments | Live-Work Apartments | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 2952 N Booth St, Unit 2952 N Booth St | 2952 N Booth St | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 329 E Garfield Ave, Unit 1 | 329 E Garfield Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Residences at ThriveOn King | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit | 2407 N 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| City Place Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| MLK Library Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Ingram Place | G MR | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear North Side, Milwaukee, WI
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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 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 $1,195.
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 $938, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $1,700.
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 3 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 $368 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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