Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI from $500 (117 Rentals)
Rental terms in Milwaukee as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

Wisconsin Metro Studios - Clybourn

Maryland Arms Apartments
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Glen Courts Apartments

Johnson Legacy Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Seaway Terrace Apartments

Maryland Park Apartments

735 West by 3L Living

Casanova Apartments

Layton 1900
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1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Cambridge Manor Apartments

Streetcar Flats

The Reserve on South Towne

Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

Furnished Studio-Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

The Sanctuary at Cherokee Point

Loomis Crossing Apartments

The Overlook Apartments

Mackie Flats

Briarwick

Greenbelt

Oak Shores Apartments

Synergy at the Mayfair

Knickerbocker on the Lake

1910 on Water

Watertown

740 North by 3L Living

NorthPointe

Central Pointe Luxury Apartments

Bayshore Place
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 | $1,374 | $475 | $3,688 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $438 | $7,592 |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $523 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $549 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $676 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,898 | $2,895 |
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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 Short-term Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Milwaukee is at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Milwaukee Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,588.
What is the largest Short-term Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 4,000 square feet unit starting from $1,330 at Six Points Apartments.
What is the average size for Milwaukee Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Milwaukee is currently at 666 sq ft.
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.