Cheap Homes for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI from $700 (118 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Milwaukee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milwaukee County, WI is a Studio unit found at Garden Place (55+) in the River View neighborhood priced from $410. The Residences at ThriveOn King in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $438. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milwaukee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Place (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$410
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$438
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$460
West Park ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$540
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$595
Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$606
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee County 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$0.67
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
Mitchell Street Market LoftsTwo Bedroom - 50%2BR,2BA$0.78
106 W Keefe Ave, Unit 3106 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit2929 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.86
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
2502 E Edgewood Ave, Unit 32502 E Edgewood Ave1BR,1BA$0.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee County?

There are currently 3548 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI with pricing that ranges from $438 to $15,000. There are also 246 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County ranging from $795 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milwaukee County ranges from $795 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,754.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Milwaukee County range from $549 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $4,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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