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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 $525. Colonial Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$525
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$595
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$775
Brewer's HillStudioStudio,1BA$775
1503-15 E Kane PlCorner StudioStudio,1BA$775
Lakeside ApartmentsStudio RemodledStudio,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, WI

As of May 10, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.67
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
1337 E Brady St, Unit 1337 E. Brady upper1337 E Brady St3BR,1BA$1.25
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Summerfield1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.16
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower3015 N Dr William Finlayson St3BR,1BA$1.00
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper2944 N 7th St2BR,1BA$0.90
718 E Pearson St, Unit 2 bedroom Rear Lower718 E Pearson St2BR,1BA$1.10
610 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 24610 W Wisconsin Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Milwaukee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Milwaukee is under $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Milwaukee?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Milwaukee is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Downtown Milwaukee costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 22 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Milwaukee?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Milwaukee have an average cost of $145 which is $2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Milwaukee.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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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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