Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (151 Rentals)

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property at 6324 W Girard Ave

$795

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$795
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6324 W Girard Ave

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property at 2578 N 52nd St

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2578 N 52nd St

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Northwest Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Crossing priced from $740. Meetinghouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Brook Lane0BD 1BTH A 60%Studio,1BA$759
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$774
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
4518-4526 W. Burleigh St. (12 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Milwaukee area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3758 N 41st St Model at 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Northwest Milwaukee apartment is the 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3758 N 41st St, Unit 13758 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.47
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
5854 N 64th St, Unit Lower5854 N 64th St3BR,1BA$1.15
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.15
4254 N 91st St, Unit Goeldner properties4254 N 91st St1BR,1BA$1.00
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
5130 N 85th St5130 N 85th St2BR,1BA$1.19
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
4518-4526 W. Burleigh St. (12 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $938.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Milwaukee?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Milwaukee is Aspen Crossing which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Northwest Milwaukee costs $1,500.

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 41 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 $613 which is $887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Milwaukee.

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