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3119 N 53rd St, Unit A
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3119 N 53rd St, Unit A

3119 N 53rd StMilwaukee, WI 53216
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2670 N 81st St, Unit 1
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2670 N 81st St, Unit 1

2670 N 81st StMilwaukee, WI 53213
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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 GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $490. Aspen Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$490
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
4603 N 29th St - 6 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
4651 N 36th St. (12 unit)(ACE PROPERTY)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1BA$950
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments21G-601BR,1BA$960
Bradley Crossing I and II1B1B1BR,1BA$966
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodale Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Milwaukee area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Northwest Milwaukee apartment is the 2658 N 61st St Model at 2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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.
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex2658 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.00
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St3BR,1BA$1.13
5825 N 76th St, Unit B5825 N 76th St2BR,1BA$1.09
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.15
4051 N 48th St, Unit Lower level4051 N 48th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1.5BA$1.12
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.60

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Milwaukee Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Milwaukee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Milwaukee Apartment is $490 at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Milwaukee is starting from $800 at Aspen Crossing.

What is the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Crossing and starts from $950.

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