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Renting in Milwaukee: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on June 19, 2019
Renting in Milwaukee: What will $1,200 get you?626 E. Kilbourn Ave.  | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Milwaukee?

We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding a rental in Milwaukee if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2545 N. Maryland Ave. (Murray Hill)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed for $1,115/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment can be found at 2545 N. Maryland Ave.

The apartment features hardwood flooring and air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, expect controlled access and on-site laundry. Feline lovers are in luck: cats are permitted, but look out for a $100 cat deposit and monthly pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1551 N. Water St. (Lower East Side)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, take a look at this studio apartment settled at 1551 N. Water St. It's priced at $1,125/month for its 374 square feet of living space.

The unit comes with a dishwasher, a balcony and air conditioning. Amenities offered at the building include on-site laundry and a fitness center. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

124 W. Washington St. (Walker's Point)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 540-square-foot studio apartment at 124 W. Washington St. that's also going for $1,125/month.

In addition to in-unit laundry, the residence offers stainless steel appliances. The building provides a fitness center and concierge service. Regarding pets, both cats and dogs are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

626 E. Kilbourn Ave. (Juneau Town)

Photo: Zumper
PHOTO: ZUMPER

Check out this 675-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, which is located at 626 E. Kilbourn Ave. and renting for $1,175/month.

You can expect air conditioning and a dishwasher inside this unit. The building features on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Cats are allowed, albeit with a $150 cat deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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