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Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,400 get you?

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Published on January 23, 2020
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,400 get you?1320 S. First St. | 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 finding affordable apartments in Milwaukee if you don't want to spend more than $1,400/month on rent.

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

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222 E. Chicago St. (Historic Third Ward)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,305/month, this 867-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 222 E. Chicago St.

In the unit, you can expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry, granite countertops and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 1320 S. First St. It's listed for $1,310/month for its 615 square feet.

The building offers garage parking. In the apartment, which comes furnished, you'll see a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

626 E. Kilbourn Ave. (Juneau Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhouse at 626 E. Kilbourn Ave. that's going for $1,380/month.

In the furnished townhouse, you'll find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include a gym and on-site laundry. This rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $150 cat deposit.

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

(See the full listing here.)

740 W. Wisconsin Ave. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a 990-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 740 W. Wisconsin Ave. that's going for $1,390/month.

The building has garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. The apartment also offers a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $100 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

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