Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (39 Rentals)

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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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Park Hill Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Family

540 W Ring StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Brewer's Hill
Studio Apartments

Brewer's Hill

1835 N 2nd StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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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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New Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Village

2718 N 18th StMilwaukee, WI 53206
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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 Studio unit found at Brewer's Hill priced from $710. The Residences at ThriveOn King has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $956. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brewer's HillEfficiencyStudio,1BA$710
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Ingram PlaceH50%3BR,2BA$1,105
Meadow Village3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1,260
The North End1C6 ConvertibleStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, WI

As of September 14, 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 back in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Den (B12) Model at Trostel Square starting at $2,184 with a $1.78 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 back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
Trostel Square2 Bed 2 Bath w/ Den (B12)2BR,2BA$1.78
Meadow Village3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
633 E Burleigh St, Unit 2633 E Burleigh St3BR,1BA$1.25
1510 N Jackson St, Unit 1510 N Jackson St1510 N Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.33
MLK Library Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.40
3130 N Richards St, Unit 31303130 N Richards St3BR,1BA$1.18
Ingram PlaceC MR2BR,2BA$1.21
Avante Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
526 E Burleigh St, Unit Lower526 E Burleigh St2BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #78

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 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 $3,300.

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 15 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 $430 which is $2,870 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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