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Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,600 get you?

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Published on February 10, 2020
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,600 get you?1632 N. Franklin Place. | 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 with a budget of up to $1,600/month.

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

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1632 N. Franklin Place (Lower East Side)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed for $1,510/month for its 813 square feet, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 1632 N. Franklin Place.

In the unit, you'll find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $300 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

143 N. Jackson St. (Historic Third Ward)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 143 N. Jackson St. It's listed for $1,515/month.

Building amenities include outdoor space and onsite laundry. In the unit, you can expect carpeted floors and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

211 W. Mineral St. (Walker's Point)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,525/month, this 853-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 211 W. Mineral St.

The unit includes a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a balcony. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

425 E. Menomonee St. (Historic Third Ward)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 425 E. Menomonee St. It's listed for $1,555/month for its 1,137 square feet.

In the apartment, expect to find a dishwasher, a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1918 E. Lafayette Place (Northpoint)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a 770-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1918 E. Lafayette Place that's going for $1,575/month.

The building has garage parking. In the apartment, you can expect a balcony, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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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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