Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Division Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (327 Rentals)

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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North Division, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Division Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Division area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $559. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable North Division apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$559
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Division, WI

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Division area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value North Division apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit 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 North Division apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.13
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99

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North Division, Milwaukee, WI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Division Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Division?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Division is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Division?

The cheapest apartment in North Division is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in North Division costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Division?

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 24 regular apartments in North Division 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 North Division?

Cheap apartments in North Division have an average cost of $373 which is $2,577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Division.

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