
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $578 (106 Rentals)


Edison School Apartments

Aspen Crossing

3355 N 28th St

2750-2752-2752 N 39th St

2729 N 27th St

GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS

5806 N 76th St

9335 W Sheridan Ave

2668 N 40th St
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5953 N 37th St

5951 N 37th St

2663 N 44th St

3324 N 27th St

4021 N 24th Pl

Gorman Homes

3130A N 45th St

3130 N 45th St

5260 N 28th St

2756 N 44th St
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2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

Parkview

4640 N 52nd St

Brook Lane Apartments

4713-4715-4715 N 35th St

4264-4266-4266 N Sercombe Rd

5674 N 99th St

3072 N 49th St

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2955 N 66th St, Unit 201, Unit 201

Rivercourt Apartments
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10628 W Bobolink Ave

4502 W Keefe Ave

2841 N 49th St

11059 W Hampton Ave

4246-4248-4248 N Sercombe Rd

5689 N 41st St

2421-2423-2423 W Finn Pl

11049 W Hampton Ave

3438 N 55th St

Glenbrook Apartments
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7429 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments

Apple Lane

4300 N 92nd St

4217 N 104th St

2969 N 56th St, Unit 2969 North 56th

4556 N 65th St

GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS

Appleton Gardens

3075 N 80th St
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Northwest Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Milwaukee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,364 | $759 | $1,560 |
| Northwest Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $490 | $3,686 |
Northwest Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $578 | $5,030 |
| Northwest Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $950 | $4,934 |
| Northwest Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,350 | $3,614 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #68
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Milwaukee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Milwaukee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Milwaukee is under $1,069.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Milwaukee is CWC Community Within the Corridor which is listed at $578, while the average apartment in Northwest Milwaukee costs $1,710.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Milwaukee?
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 43 regular apartments in Northwest Milwaukee 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 Northwest Milwaukee?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Milwaukee have an average cost of $607 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Milwaukee.
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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A Local Experts Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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