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Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,300 get you?

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Published on February 11, 2020
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,300 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've got up to $1,300/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,205/month, this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1320 S. First St.

The unit, which comes furnished, offers a fireplace, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building features garage parking and secured entry. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1404 N. Van Buren St. (Lower East Side)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1404 N. Van Buren St. It's listed for $1,285/month for its 790 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking. In the apartment, you can expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1551 N. Water St. (Lower East Side)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 443-square-foot studio apartment at 1551 N. Water St. that's going for $1,225/month.

The apartment includes a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. The building offers secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

720 Old World Third St. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 720 Old World Third St., here's a 970-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,240/month.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $300 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1303 N. 10th St. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,250/month, this 500-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1303 N. 10th St.

The building features garage parking. The unit also includes a balcony, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $200 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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