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

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Published on January 22, 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 $700. 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.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3958 N. 22nd St.

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Listed at $500/month, this 568-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, located at 3958 N. 22nd St. in Franklin Heights, is 28.6% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Milwaukee, which is currently estimated at around $700/month.

Building amenities include outdoor space and on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

853 N. 23rd St.

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This studio apartment, situated at 853 N. 23rd St. in Avenues West, is listed for $550/month.

The residence comes with central heating. Building amenities include additional storage space, on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pets are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very 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 also going for $550/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, you're promised central heating. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

3423 W. Clybourn St.

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Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 3423 W. Clybourn St. in Merrill Park, listed at $550/month.

The building has outdoor space. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(See the listing here.)

1233 N. Marshall St.

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Last, here's a studio apartment at 1233 N. Marshall St. in Yankee Hill, which is going for $625/month.

The building offers assigned parking. You'll also see air conditioning in the unit. Pet owners, take note: This spot doesn't allow dogs, but cats are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out 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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