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Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,500 get you?

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Published on July 24, 2019
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,500 get you?1632 N. Franklin Place | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Milwaukee?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Milwaukee if you're on a budget of $1,500/month.

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

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425 E. Menomonee St. (Historic Third Ward)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,405/month, this 664-square-foot studio apartment is located at 425 E. Menomonee St.

The apartment offers in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. A fitness center is listed as a building amenity. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1632 N. Franklin Place (Lower East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence over at 1632 N. Franklin Place. It's listed for $1,420/month for its 813 square feet.

The unit comes with a walk-in closet, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1910 N. Water St. (Lower East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 796-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 1910 N. Water St. that's going for $1,425/month.

You can expect a walk-in closet in the residence. The building features garage parking, on-site laundry and a fitness center. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

3059 N. Maryland Ave. (Upper East Side)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 915-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 3059 N. Maryland Ave. It's listed for $1,430/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and assigned parking. The apartment has a fireplace, hardwood floors and a balcony. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1626 N. Prospect Ave. (Lower East Side)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence situated at 1626 N. Prospect Ave. It's listed for $1,450/month.

The unit has a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool, a fitness center, assigned parking, an elevator and on-site laundry. Cats are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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