Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (110 Rentals)

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Northwest Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Garden Place (55+) priced from $410. Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable Northwest Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Place (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$410
Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$606
Brook Lane ApartmentsStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$763
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Woodale CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$786
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$895
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments21F-602BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Milwaukee, WI

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Milwaukee area is the $0.75 price per square foot 8141 W Beckett Ave Model at 8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Northwest Milwaukee apartment is the 2927 N 52nd St Model at 2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper8141 W Beckett Ave3BR,1BA$0.75
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A2927 N 52nd St2BR,1BA$0.93
4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper4065 N Elmhurst Rd2BR,1BA$1.09
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
4225 104th N St, Unit 74225 104th N St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
6318 W Hampton Ave, Unit Upper6318 W Hampton Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Parkway West Apartment HomesLower2BR,2BA$1.20
Woodale Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1.20
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Milwaukee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Milwaukee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Milwaukee is under $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Milwaukee is Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+) which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Northwest Milwaukee costs $1,845.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 85 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Milwaukee?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Milwaukee have an average cost of $274 which is $1,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Milwaukee.

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