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

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Published on March 06, 2020
Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1620 S. Sixth 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 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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2528 W. Wells St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $495/month, this studioapartment, located at 2528 W. Wells St. in Avenues West, is 58.6 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Milwaukee, which is currently estimated at around $1,195/month.

The building includes on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find central heating. 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 has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1620 S. Sixth St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This studio apartment, situated at 1620 S. Sixth St. in Historic Mitchell Street, is listed for $500/month for its 495 square feet.

The studio includes a dishwasher. Building amenities include a fitness center, secured entry and garage parking. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

330 W. Keefe Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this residence with one bedroom and one bathroom at 330 W. Keefe Ave. in Williamsburg, listed at $520/month.

Expect to find assigned parking as a building amenity. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. The listing specifies a $25 cat fee and a $50 dog fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)

617 N. 23rd St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 617 N. 23rd St. in Avenues West, which, with 325 square feet, is going for $550/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

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

(Check out the listing here.)

950 N. 20th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, over at 950 N. 20th St. in Avenues West, there's this studio apartment, also going for $550/month.

In the unit, look for central heating. Cats are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

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

(View the listing here.)


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