Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI (818 Rentals)

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property at 5625 N 92nd St

$2,650

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$2,650

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 30

5625 N 92nd St

MilwaukeeWI53225
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4148 N 24th Pl, Unit Upper
$1,200
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4148 N 24th Pl, Unit Upper

4148 N 24th PlMilwaukee, WI 53209
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property at 6438 N 84th St

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6438 N 84th St

MilwaukeeWI53224

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property at 6429 W Leon Ter

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6429 W Leon Ter

MilwaukeeWI53218
property at 4363 N 62nd St

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4363 N 62nd St

MilwaukeeWI53216
property at 8634 W Burleigh St

$2,200

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$2,200

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8634 W Burleigh St

MilwaukeeWI53222
property at 2762 N 51st St

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2762 N 51st St

MilwaukeeWI53210
property at 2856 N 47th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2856 N 47th St

MilwaukeeWI53210
property at 2720 N 52nd St

$2,050

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$2,050

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2720 N 52nd St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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Northwest Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #137

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young ones? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Milwaukee, Northwest Milwaukee has a reputation as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is very important. Northwest Milwaukee is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket has come to be one of the best luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this part of Milwaukee has emerged as one of the A-list communities for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Milwaukee

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Northwest Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 818 available Northwest Milwaukee apartments priced from $490 to $5,995, with an average monthly rent of $1,605.

How much are Studio apartments in Northwest Milwaukee?

There are currently 84 Studio Apartments in Northwest Milwaukee with rent ranges from $759 to $1,606 with an average price of $1,241.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Northwest Milwaukee Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Milwaukee ranges from $490 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,558.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Milwaukee cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Northwest Milwaukee range from $608 to $5,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,647.

How expensive are Northwest Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 143 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Northwest Milwaukee on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $3,481 - averaging $1,651 for the location.

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