
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI Under $5,000 (114 Rentals)
Rental terms in Milwaukee as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Trostel Square

735 West by 3L Living

The Buckler by 3L Living

740 North by 3L Living

Brix Apartment Lofts

The North End

Mitchell On Water

1910 on Water

Cambridge Manor Apartments
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Greenfield Highlands

Fortress

The Overlook Apartments

Maryland Park Apartments

Johnson Legacy Apartments

Layton 1900

Knickerbocker on the Lake

Casanova Apartments
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Seaway Terrace Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Mackie Flats

Streetcar Flats

1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Park Lafayette Towers

Gaslight & Corcoran Lofts

East Pointe Commons

Library Hill Apartments

Wisconsin Metro Studios - Clybourn

Maryland Arms Apartments

3523 S Clement Ave, Unit 3523 Upper

840 W Juneau Ave

St. Rita Square - 55+ Community Open in March

The Broadacre Apartments

The Oaks at 8100

State Street Station

Velo Village
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 | $1,361 | $475 | $3,750 |
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $438 | $7,592 |
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $523 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $549 | $10,000+ |
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $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 $2,712.
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 658 sq ft.
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