Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 21, 2020
Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1835 N. Second 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 the price?

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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1835 N. Second St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1835 N. Second St. in Brewer's Hill, is listed for $610/month.

Expect to find central heating and hardwood flooring in the residence. Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. Both cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2822 N. First St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this residence with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2822 N. First St. in Harambee, listed at $625/month.

You'll find central heating and hardwood flooring in the residence. The building offers garage parking. Hairball alert: Cats are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

1819 N. Cambridge Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Next up is this studio apartment, located at 1819 N. Cambridge Ave. in Lower East Side. It's also listed for $625/month.

Expect a ceiling fan, central heating and large windows in the unit. Good news for cat lovers: Kitties are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(Here's the listing.)

1657 N. Astor St.

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And here's a studio apartment at 1657 N. Astor St. in Lower East Side. It, too, is going for $625/month.

Look for central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. Hairball alert: Cats are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)

2305 N. 57th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Over at 2305 N. 57th St. in Uptown, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom income-restricted apartment, going for $645/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring and central heating. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and additional storage space. Both meows and barks are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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