Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Division Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (305 Rentals)

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North Division, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Division Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Division area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $438. Kilbourn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $460. Here are the most affordable North Division apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$438
Kilbourn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$460
West Park ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$540
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Marquee Communities - EastStudioStudio,1BA$685
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Lancaster Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Division, WI

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Division area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value North Division apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Division apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
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
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
3272 N Buffum St, Unit 32723272 N Buffum St2BR,1BA$0.75
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower3015 N Dr William Finlayson St3BR,1BA$1.00
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Division, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the North Division Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Division Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Division?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Division is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Division?

The cheapest apartment in North Division is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $438, while the average apartment in North Division costs $2,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Division?

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 31 regular apartments in North Division 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 North Division?

Cheap apartments in North Division have an average cost of $315 which is $1,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Division.

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