
Cheap Apartments for Rent by Owner in Milwaukee, WI from $300 (41 Rentals)
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3281 N Oakland Ave, Unit 1 bedroom

2457 N 1st St, Unit front back

2567 S Logan Ave, Unit Upper apartment

2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit

2407 N 6th St, Unit 1 Lower Front

1537 N Jackson St, Unit Lower

718 E Wells St, Unit 718 A

3273 N 51st Blvd, Unit A

4547 N 60th St, Unit 4549

3142 N Pierce St, Unit 2

3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed

1659 N Warren Ave, Unit upper

4225 104th N St, Unit 7

1927 E Newberry Blvd, Unit 1927

2461 N 45th St, Unit Upper

4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower

2023 N 52nd St, Unit 2023 N 52nd Street

8908 W Burleigh St, Unit 2

2500 S 13th St, Unit 2500

8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper

1674 N Van Buren St, Unit 1674

541 S 74th St, Unit 543 UPPER *NO PETS

4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper

1409 N Prospect Ave, Unit #704

2754 N Stowell Ave, Unit Garage Studio

5203 W Wells St, Unit Upper-5203 W Wells Street

713 E Townsend St, Unit Lower unit

6515 W Center St, Unit 2

9400 W North Ave, Unit 4

6155 W Cold Spring Rd, Unit 101

4960 N Port Washington Rd, Unit Apt 3

W166N9074 Grand Ave, Unit 2

7250 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 1

948 N 68th St, Unit 948 N. 68th St.

700 Henry Clay E St, Unit 12

3639 E Allerton Ave, Unit 3639 Allerton 2-family duplex

1438 S 92nd St, Unit 1440 Upper

8342 Avon Ct, Unit 8342 Avon Ct.

1298 N 68th St, Unit Upper
Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milwaukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $410 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $438 | $7,746 |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $577 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $549 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $676 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milwaukee is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $438, while the average apartment in Milwaukee costs $2,719.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukee?
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 71,612 regular apartments in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Cheap apartments in Milwaukee have an average cost of $327 which is $2,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.