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Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on November 20, 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 pricing on a rental in Milwaukee look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

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 budget-minded 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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3958 N. 22nd St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $500/month, this 568-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode, located at 3958 N. 22nd St. in Franklin Heights, is 28.1 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Milwaukee, which is currently estimated at around $695/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and outdoor space. Also, expect a dishwasher in the unit. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1429 W. Atkinson Ave.

Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1429 W. Atkinson Ave. in Arlington Heights, is listed for $535/month for its 554 square feet.

Expect to find a walk-in closet, a deck and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. Cats are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

710 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

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

In the unit, look for hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Building amenities include assigned parking and secured entry. Both cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)

1935-45 N. Oakland Ave.

Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 1935-45 N. Oakland Ave. in Lower East Side, which is going for $725/month.

A resident lounge is listed as a building amenity. You'll also get hardwood flooring and central heating in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

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

(Check out the listing here.)

1200 E. Singer Circle

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 1200 E. Singer Circle in Riverwest, there's this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, also going for $650/month.

Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(View the listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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