
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Milwaukee Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Uptown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee.


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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 | $830 | $830 | $830 |
Uptown Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $820 | $3,681 |
Uptown Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $523 | $4,859 |
Uptown Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $750 | $7,000 |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $830. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Milwaukee, WI
As of May 08, 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 2927 N 52nd St Model at 2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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 |
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A | 2927 N 52nd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
2747 N 41st St, Unit Upper | 2747 N 41st St | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Reserve at Wauwatosa | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
2751 N 40th St, Unit Lower | 2751 N 40th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2714 N 41st St | 2714 N 41st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Milwaukee Apartments
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 $210 which is $1,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Milwaukee.
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