Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1748 N 18th St

$1,095 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1748 N 18th St

MilwaukeeWI53205

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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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C.G. Robinson Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

C.G. Robinson Terrace

2020 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
Senior Living
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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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Historic Garfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Garfield

2215 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Meadow Village
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Village

1470 N 17th 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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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. Rhythm has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,282. 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
RhythmTraveler StudioStudio,1BA$1,282
Northwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, Affordable 50%1BR,1BA$1,330
Ingram PlaceE60%2BR,1BA$1,350
Beerline B ApartmentsPlan 1.1 /.2/.31BR,1BA$1,396
The North End1B4Studio,1BA$1,438
River HouseA4Studio,1BA$1,625
FortressVine 22-231BR,1BA$1,690
Elevation 1659The Sierra1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2611 N Holton St Model at 2611 N Holton St, Unit 2611 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Beerline B Apartments starting at $2,230 with a $2.33 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.
2611 N Holton St, Unit 26112611 N Holton St2BR,1BA$1.40
Beerline B Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.33
City Place Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.34
Elevation 1659The Teton1BR,1BA$2.24
Brew Hill ApartmentsSW 2/12BR,1BA$2.18
Ingram PlaceE60%2BR,1BA$1.69
Trostel Square1 Bed 1 Bath (A1)1BR,1BA$2.25
The North End1E1BR,1BA$2.54
River HouseB11BR,1BA$2.55
EncoreIvy1BR,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #59

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

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4.0
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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 $1,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near North Side is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $1,330, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $2,895.

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 6 regular apartments in Near North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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