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Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 17346 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Milwaukee, WI that range in price from $438 to $7,640. Kilbourn Town, Haymarket and Hillside are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Milwaukee with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Kilbourn Town420$1,715$438
Haymarket417$1,703$438
Hillside414$1,730$438
Schlitz Park412$1,725$438
Brewer's Hill403$1,750$438
Halyard Park402$1,750$438
Marquette397$1,750$438
Downtown Milwaukee395$1,754$438
King Park380$1,750$438
Triangle North379$1,775$438

Largest Available Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Milwaukee, WI is found at Oregon Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood and is 1,225 square feet priced from $1,785. The Linx Club at Brookfield Hills Apartments in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,197 square feet and currently listed start at $2,101. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1,225 Sq Ft$1,785
The Linx Club at Brookfield Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath + Den (G)1,197 Sq Ft$2,101
Mosaic on Oakland1-bedroom #6161,195 Sq Ft$2,031
333 WaterPH21,191 Sq Ft$4,570
Beaumont Place ApartmentsElmdale1,157 Sq Ft$2,544
Encore @ White Oaks ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom + Den1,139 Sq Ft$2,295
The MarinerBow w/Den1,128 Sq Ft$2,236
Stonegate ApartmentsPreston1,125 Sq Ft$1,755
The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (J)1,101 Sq Ft$1,871

Cheapest Available Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Milwaukee, WI is the One Bedroom Loft Model starting from $438 at The Residences at ThriveOn King in the Haymarket neighborhood. The second most affordable Milwaukee 1 Bedroom is the 1BD 1BA - 1B (Income Restricted) Model at River Parkway II starting at $474 in the Far West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Milwaukee is currently $1,694. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Milwaukee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft$438
River Parkway II1BD 1BA - 1B (Income Restricted)$474
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted$576
Kilbourn ApartmentsOne Bedroom$650
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom$655
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom$680
Marquee Communities - East1BR/1BA$695
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$698
Lancaster Apartments1BR/1BA$750
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom$750

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Milwaukee Overview

One of the top five largest cities in the entire Midwestern U.S. region and far and away the biggest in the state of Wisconsin, living in Milwaukee apartments represents some of the best in the nation. From its long-standing reputation as a 'brewery city' to recent urban renewal and growth, this charming Midwest heartland destination is on the rise.

Why live in Milwaukee, WI?

From its huge public parks system (known as the 'Grand Necklace of Parks') to those oh-so-famous breweries, Milwaukee has something to offer for almost every walk of life. Farmer's markets and other weekly events cultivate a large degree of neighborhood camaraderie, while growing industries such as health care and regional universities help draw young people to Milwaukee on a steady basis. And with so many areas in which to find great deals for apartments in Milwaukee, you can't lose here!

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Getting Around Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Milwaukee with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Milwaukee is at The Residences at ThriveOn King listed at $438.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Milwaukee is $1,694.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 1,225 square feet unit starting from $1,785 at Oregon Apartments.

What is the average size for Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Milwaukee is currently 1,116 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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