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

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Cheap Apartments in the Uptown Milwaukee area of Milwaukee.

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Lisbon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Apartments

6110 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53210
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Boulevard Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Commons

4221 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208

Uptown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A2927 N 52nd St2BR,1BA$0.80
2747 N 41st St, Unit Upper2747 N 41st St3BR,1BA$1.02
Reserve at WauwatosaC32BR,2BA$1.96
2751 N 40th St, Unit Lower2751 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.10
2714 N 41st St2714 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.91
5613 W Lloyd St, Unit 5615 - Upper5613 W Lloyd St2BR,1BA$1.65
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes2A Market Rate 55+2BR,1BA$1.94
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Himount GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #173

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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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