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2582 N Cramer St
$1,300
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2582 N Cramer St

2582 N Cramer StMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1835 N 2nd St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Schlitz Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Schlitz Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at MLK Library Apartments priced from $560. East National Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Schlitz Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$560
East National FlatsThe Hoan - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$699
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schlitz Park, WI

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schlitz Park area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Schlitz Park apartment is the 2738 N Murray Ave Model at 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 starting at $1,800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schlitz Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St3BR,1BA$0.56
2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 27382738 N Murray Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Summerfield2 Bed / 1 Bath + Den2BR,1BA$1.09
3018A N Oakland Ave, Unit 3018A3018A N Oakland Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
MLK Library Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.71
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, WI

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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schlitz Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Schlitz Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Schlitz Park is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schlitz Park?

The cheapest apartment in Schlitz Park is East National Flats which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Schlitz Park costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Schlitz Park?

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 109 regular apartments in Schlitz Park 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 Schlitz Park?

Cheap apartments in Schlitz Park have an average cost of $177 which is $2,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schlitz Park.

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