Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 06, 2019
Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?710 W. Historic Mitchell St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Milwaukee look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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835 N. 23rd St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $495/month, this 541-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, located at 835 N. 23rd St. in Avenues West, is 28.8 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Milwaukee, which is currently estimated at around $695/month.

The building for seniors offers garage parking. Animals are not permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3958 N. 22nd St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next up is this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode situated at 3958 N. 22nd St. in Franklin Heights. It's listed for $500/month.

In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher. Amenities offered in this building for seniors include on-site laundry, assigned parking and outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1421 W. Atkinson Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1421 W. Atkinson Ave. in Arlington Heights. At 554 square feet, it's going for $535/month.

The building offers secured entry. You can also expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and central heating in the apartment. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is allowed here.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

710 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, there's this 505-square-foot studio apartment, located at 710 W. Historic Mitchell St. in Historic Mitchell Street and listed for $650/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and assigned parking. In the unit, expect to find in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet owners, rejoice: Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

2568 N. 58th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, situated at 2568 N. 58th St. in Uptown. It's listed for $665/month for its 750 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find air conditioning and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space and garage parking. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)


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