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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 Edison School Apartments priced from $482. Garden Place (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $490. Here are the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison School Apartments1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$482
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$490
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 551BR,1BA$530
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Brook Lane Apartments1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Glenbrook Apartments1 Bedroom with Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$895
Sycamore PlaceSP0-1PStudio,1BA$895
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1BA$900
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments21F-602BR,1BA$900
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Milwaukee area is the $1.00 price per square foot 10513 W Hampton Ave Model at 10513 W Hampton Ave, Unit 10513 in the in the Long View neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Northwest Milwaukee apartment is the 2751 N 40th St Model at 2751 N 40th St, Unit Lower starting at $1,395 with a $1.10 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.
10513 W Hampton Ave, Unit 1051310513 W Hampton Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.00
2751 N 40th St, Unit Lower2751 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.10
River Place2b/2bs2BR,2BA$1.19
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Northwoods Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Edison School Apartments1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$0.63
Brook Lane Apartments1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$0.72
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Milwaukee

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Milwaukee?

There are currently 705 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $7,500. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Milwaukee ranging from $875 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Milwaukee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Milwaukee ranges from $875 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,410.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Milwaukee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Milwaukee range from $753 to $4,934, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $870.

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