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

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Published on May 01, 2020
Renting in Milwaukee: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1819 N. Cambridge Ave. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Milwaukee are hovering around $715. 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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1620 S. Sixth St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $500/month, this 495-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1620 S. Sixth St. in Historic Mitchell Street, is 49.7 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Milwaukee, which is currently estimated at around $995/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center, secured entry and garage parking. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1579 N. Farwell Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1579 N. Farwell Ave. in Lower East Side, is listed for $600/month.

Expect to find central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. Cats are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1819 N. Cambridge Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1819 N. Cambridge Ave. in Lower East Side, is listed for $625/month.

The unit comes with large windows, a ceiling fan and central heating. Cats are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(See the listing here.)

2822 N. First St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 2822 N. First St. in Harambee, which is also going for $625/month.

The building features garage parking. You'll also see hardwood flooring and central heating in the residence. Cats are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)

2776 N. 35th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 2776 N. 35th St. in Sherman Park, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, going for $625/month.

You can expect to see central heating in the residence. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(View the listing here.)


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