Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 23, 2019
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,500 get you?1726 N. First St. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in Milwaukee if you've got a budget of up to $1,500/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2340 N. Cramer St. (Murray Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,405/month, this 914-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 2340 N. Cramer St.

The residence has a balcony and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at 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 unit over at 1632 N. Franklin Place. It's listed for $1,420/month for its 726 square feet.

The residence features a dishwasher, a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet deposit. 

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, 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 unit at 1910 N. Water St. that's going for $1,425/month.

The residence features a walk-in closet and a washer and dryer. Amenities offered in the building include a gym and garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at 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 also includes a fireplace and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1726 N. First St. (Brewer's Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 1726 N. First St., here's a 646-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's listed for $1,450/month.

In the residence, which comes furnished, you'll see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building has a roof deck. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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