Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $529 (37 Rentals)

Kilbourn Apartments

852 N 15th St

Johnson Legacy Apartments

The Ardmore Apartments

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Cedar Row I
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Knitting Factory Loft Apartments

135 W Wells St

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735 West by 3L Living
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University Hill, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Hill Studio Apartments | $1,137 | $460 | $2,030 |
University Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $529 | $4,020 |
University Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $577 | $7,070 |
University Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,095 | $4,210 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,056.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?
The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Tioga Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hill?
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 18 regular apartments in University Hill 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 University Hill?
Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $363 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.
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