Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,500 get you?

Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,500 get you? 740 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on February 20, 2020

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 hunting down affordable apartments in Milwaukee with a budget of up to $1,500/month.

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

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720 Old World Third St. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,410/month, this 1,223-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 720 Old World Third St.

In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and hardwood floors. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $300 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1632 N. Franklin Place (Lower East Side)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 1632 N. Franklin Place. It's listed for $1,420/month for its 726 square feet.

The building offers secured entry and garage parking. The apartment also comes with hardwood floors and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $300 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5401-B W. Presidio Lane (Wyrick Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's a 1,200-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 5401-B W. Presidio Lane that's going for $1,435/month.

In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher and a balcony. The building has garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

740 W. Wisconsin Ave. (Kilbourn Town)

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Next, check out this 990-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 740 W. Wisconsin Ave. It's listed for $1,455/month.

The building boasts garage parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. The apartment also comes with a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Expect a $100 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

143 N. Jackson St. (Historic Third Ward)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 143 N. Jackson St., here's an 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,445/month.

The building features on-site management. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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