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

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Published on January 08, 2020
Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?617 N. 23rd St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Milwaukee are hovering around $695. But how does the low-end pricing on a Milwaukee rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from 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.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $500/month, this 568-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, 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 outdoor space and on-site laundry. The unit also has a dishwasher. Animals are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1429 W. Atkinson Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

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

In the unit, you're promised carpeted floors; there's also on-site laundry available. Pets are not allowed.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

617 N. 23rd St.

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Here's a studio apartment at 617 N. 23rd St. in Avenues West, which, at 325 square feet, is going for $550/month.

The building features on-site laundry. You can also expect central heating in the residence. Animals are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

1026 E. Lyon St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 1026 E. Lyon St. in Lower East Side, which is going for $625/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. In the unit, you're promised central heating. Cats are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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