Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 20, 2019
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,800 get you?740 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 hunting down affordable apartments in Milwaukee if you're on a budget of up to $1,800/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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143 N. Jackson St. (Historic Third Ward)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, listed at $1,725/month, this 1,284-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 143 N. Jackson St.

In the furnished apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a fireplace. The building boasts garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

740 W. Wisconsin Ave. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 740 W. Wisconsin Ave. It's listed for $1,740/month.

The building has garage parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect to see a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $100 dog and cat fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2340 N. Cramer St. (Murray Hill)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 2340 N. Cramer St., here's a 1,097-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,770/month.

The building offers assigned parking. Animals are not allowed.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1320 S. First St. (Walker's Point)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 1320 S. First St. It's listed for $1,795/month for its 1,170 square feet.

In the unit, which comes furnished, expect to see in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a fireplace and a dishwasher. The building offers garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

625 W. Freshwater Way (Walker's Point)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a 931-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 625 W. Freshwater Way that's also going for $1,795/month.

The building offers a gym. The listing also promises stainless steel appliances in the residence. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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