Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Riverwest Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $795 (27 Rentals)

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property at 3451 N Booth St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3451 N Booth St

MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 2454 N Pierce St

$1,380

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2454 N Pierce St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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Riverworks Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverworks Lofts

3372 N Holton StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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1420 E Capitol
2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E Capitol

1420 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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River Wood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Wood Apartments

1200 E Singer CirMilwaukee, WI 53212
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River Stone Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Stone Place

3278 N Dousman StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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2069 Cambridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Cambridge

2069 N Cambridge AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Ingram Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ingram Place

456 E Brown StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #62

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverwest is under $1,415.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwest?

The cheapest apartment in Riverwest is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in Riverwest costs $2,617.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverwest?

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 2 regular apartments in Riverwest 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 Riverwest?

Cheap apartments in Riverwest have an average cost of $137 which is $2,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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