
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (9 Rentals)
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

2424 N 48th St

5527 W North Ave
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Uptown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Milwaukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $795 | $795 | $795 |
Uptown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $795 | $3,252 |
Uptown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $523 | $4,704 |
Uptown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $750 | $7,184 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Milwaukee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dr. Wesley Scott priced from $824. Himount Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown Milwaukee apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Milwaukee, WI
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Milwaukee 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 Uptown Milwaukee apartment is the 5613 W Lloyd St Model at 5613 W Lloyd St, Unit 5615 - Upper starting at $1,645 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Milwaukee apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
5613 W Lloyd St, Unit 5615 - Upper | 5613 W Lloyd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes | 2A Market Rate 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Reserve at Wauwatosa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Enclave Luxury Apartments | 1I | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Uptown Milwaukee Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Milwaukee Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Milwaukee?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Milwaukee is Dr. Wesley Scott which is listed at $824, while the average apartment in Uptown Milwaukee costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 3 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Milwaukee?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Milwaukee have an average cost of $209 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Milwaukee.
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