
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (348 Rentals)
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2457 N 1st St, Unit front back

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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $695 | $2,640 |
Downtown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $438 | $3,765 |
Downtown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $870 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $549 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,350 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Milwaukee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $438. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Downtown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $438 |
Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
1417 N. Prospect Avenue | 1417 Studios | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Lakeside Apartments | Studio Remodled | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Edgewater Apartments | No Availabilty | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Lancaster Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, WI
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Milwaukee area is the $0.67 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Milwaukee apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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709 E Brady St, Unit 1 | 709 E Brady St | 3BR,1BA | $0.67 |
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back | 2457 N 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
City Hall Square Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA **Section 42/ 60% Available Now | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower | 3015 N Dr William Finlayson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
2967 N Richards St, Unit Upper Duplex | 2967 N Richards St | 4BR,1BA | $1.23 |
1695 N Cass St, Unit Lower Duplex Unit | 1695 N Cass St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
718 E Pearson St, Unit 2 bedroom Rear Lower | 718 E Pearson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Michigan Street Commons | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Milwaukee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is at Buckingham Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartment is $438 at The Residences at ThriveOn King.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Milwaukee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is starting from $850 at Lancaster Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Milwaukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at ThriveOn King and starts from $1,396.
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