Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Triangle Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (295 Rentals)

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Triangle, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Triangle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Triangle area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at MLK Library Apartments priced from $513. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Triangle apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK Library Apartments1x1-PBV1BR,1BA$513
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Triangle, WI

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Triangle area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Triangle apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Triangle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.72
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.92
106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit Rear Upper106-108 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
418 W Keefe Ave, Unit Upper418 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Triangle, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Triangle Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Triangle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Triangle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Triangle is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Triangle?

The cheapest apartment in Triangle is MLK Library Apartments which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Triangle costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Triangle?

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 56 regular apartments in Triangle 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 Triangle?

Cheap apartments in Triangle have an average cost of $635 which is $2,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Triangle.

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