Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (109 Rentals)

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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 The Regent Senior & The Oxford priced from $530. GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1 Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 551BR,1BA$530
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$622
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
4603 N 29th St - 6 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Bradley Crossing I and II1B1B1BR,1BA$865
Florist Gardens2/22BR,1BA$875
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Galley1BR,1BA$880
Glenbrook Apartments1 Bedroom with Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Milwaukee area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 bed 1.5 bath Model at Mill Gardens in the in the Hampton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Northwest Milwaukee apartment is the 4722 N 85th Ct Model at 4722 N 85th Ct, Unit Upper starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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.
Mill Gardens2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.93
4722 N 85th Ct, Unit Upper4722 N 85th Ct2BR,1BA$0.80
2542-2544 N 51st St, Unit 2544 N 51st st2542-2544 N 51st St3BR,1BA$0.94
4650 N 39th St, Unit 39th Street4650 N 39th St2BR,1BA$0.92
4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper4370 N 28th St2BR,1BA$0.88
5825 N 76th St, Unit 110955825 N 76th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.03
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1.5BA$1.06
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.86
Brook Lane Apartments1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Milwaukee is The Regent Senior & The Oxford which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Northwest Milwaukee costs $1,522.

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 21 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 $374 which is $1,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Milwaukee.

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