New Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500 (94 Rentals)

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Check Out Milwaukee’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Milwaukee and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Tim Brown

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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Belay Apartments
Built in 20161 Bedroom Apartments

Belay Apartments

2200 N Commerce StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Encore
Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore

1623 N Jackson StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Grohmann Tower Apartments
Built in 2015Studio Apartments

Grohmann Tower Apartments

1154 N Water StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Keystone on Brady
Built in 2017Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone on Brady

1701 N Humboldt AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Greenwich Park Apartments
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Park Apartments

2353 N Farwell AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Ingram Place Apartments
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments

Ingram Place Apartments

456 E Brown StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Fortitude Apartments
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortitude Apartments

7717 W Good Hope RdMilwaukee, WI 53223
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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 New Milwaukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Milwaukee?

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

How much is the average rent for a New Milwaukee Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in Milwaukee is $2,375.

What is the largest New Milwaukee Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Milwaukee is a 2,350 square feet unit starting from $1,770 at The Couture.

What is the average size for Milwaukee New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Milwaukee is currently at 679 sq ft.

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.

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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.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.