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Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on April 20, 2020
Apartments for rent in Milwaukee: What will $1,200 get you?735 W. Wisconsin 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Milwaukee if you're on a budget of up to $1,200/month.

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

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735 W. Wisconsin Ave. (Kilbourn Town)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,115/month, this 401-square-foot studio apartment is located at 735 W. Wisconsin Ave.

The apartment has a dishwasher, large windows, central heating and hardwood flooring. The building features secured entry and an elevator. This spot is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1622-32 E. Irving Place (Lower East Side)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence over at 1622-32 E. Irving Place. It's listed for $1,125/month for its 790 square feet.

The building offers bike parking and on-site laundry. The residence also offers stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, central heating and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2233 N. Summit Ave. (Northpoint)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 835-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2233 N. Summit Ave. that's going for $1,140/month.

In the apartment, expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and carpeted floors. The building has on-site laundry, assigned parking and secured entry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1028 E. Juneau Ave. (Yankee Hill)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 1028 E. Juneau Ave., here's a studio condo that's listed for $1,195/month.

The condo comes furnished and offers granite countertops, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. The building features on-site laundry. The property is cat-friendly. 

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1523-25 N. Farwell Ave. (Lower East Side)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, listed also at $1,195/month, this 1,700-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode is located at 1523-25 N. Farwell Ave.

Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space, on-site laundry and outdoor space. The unit also has hardwood flooring and high ceilings. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $25 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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