How much is the average rent in Milwaukee, WI for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Milwaukee's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Both apartment types experienced a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

January offers the lowest rental prices in Milwaukee, with an 8.6% difference compared to September's peak rates. November and December also show less competitive conditions with reduced demand, making winter months ideal for apartment hunting.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

Historic Third Ward, Kilbourn Town, Harbor View, and Juneau Town offer high walk scores and robust restaurant scenes for social connectivity. Silver Spring generates the highest consumer interest at 1.18 times the market average, while Lower East Side captures the largest market share with 336 listings.

What areas of Milwaukee, WI are best for budget-conscious renters?

North Division offers the most affordable option with median rent around $830, followed by Lincoln Village at around $850 and Clarke Square at around $850. These neighborhoods provide budget-friendly alternatives to Milwaukee's higher-priced areas.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Milwaukee, WI?

Milwaukee offers excellent pet-friendly options with 50% of listings welcoming pets. Wick Field, Hawthorne Glen, Green Moor, and Honey Creek Parkway feature specialized pet amenities including pet washing areas, waste facilities, and pet-safe windows.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Utilities are rarely included in Milwaukee rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings. Studios have the highest rate at 0.07% of available units, while three-bedroom apartments have utilities included in only 0.03% of listings.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI

465 rentals available

829 S. 19th St. (6 unit + 2 Garages) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

829 S. 19th St. (6 unit + 2 Garages)

829 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

11h ago

6.6

Good

837 S. 19th St

837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Concordia apartment for rent in Milwaukee

35th & Kilbourn

3431 W Kilbourn Ave #23, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$565

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

7139-43 West Burleigh Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

7139-43 West Burleigh Street

7139 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

3301-3303 North Holton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3301-3303 North Holton Street

422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$725

Apartment for rent

4661-4661A N 38th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

4661-4661A N 38th St. (Duplex)

4661 N 38th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$745–$845

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$795

4409 W Burleigh St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$900

2649 N 1st St

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2862 N 21St St

2862 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

Kenwood Estate LLC

1931 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

Cheap Borchert Field house for rent in Milwaukee

3907A N 24th St

1 3907A N 24Th St, #1, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Jul 1

4409 W Burleigh St. (4 Unit)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.8

Very good

4409 W Burleigh St. (4 Unit)(ACE PROPERTY)

4409 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Find sweet deals in Milwaukee

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$625

422 E Concordia Ave

$745–$845

4661 N 38th St

$775

1 3907A N 24Th St, #1

$795

4409 W Burleigh St

18h ago

7.3

Very good

2432 South 5th Place

2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

5951N37thJ

5951 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

13h ago

8.3

Very good

2453 N 17th St

2453 N 17th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Lincoln Creek house for rent in Milwaukee

A blessed home

4419 N 57th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Affordable | Garage parking | Air conditioning

4 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

1918 S. 5th Pl. (Rear Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

1918 S. 5th Pl. (Rear Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY)

1918 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Cheap Old North Milwaukee apartment for rent in Milwaukee

5376 N 35TH

5376 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3356N12thJ

3356 N 12th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3350N25thM

3350 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Menomonee River Hills apartment for rent in Milwaukee

7900 West Bender Avenue - 2

7900 W Bender Ave #2, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

3822-3824 N 36th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3822-3824 N 36th St. (Duplex)

3822 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

2918-2920 N 48th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

2918-2920 N 48th St. (Duplex)

2918 N 48th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

13h ago

Very good

4619 N 42nd St. (Duplex)

4619 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3228 N Achilles St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

3228 N Achilles St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY)

3228 N Achilles St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2866-2866A N 34th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

2866-2866A N 34th St. (Duplex)

2866 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

22h ago

8.8

Very good

2265 S 16th St

2265 S 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

22h ago

8.3

Very good

2661 North 44th Street

2661 N 44th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.5

Very good

2551 North 44th Street

2551 N 44th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2571-2571A N 34th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

2571-2571A N 34th St. (Duplex)

2571 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1853-1855 N 39th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1853-1855 N 39th St. (Duplex)

1853 N 39th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1568 W Windlake Ave. - 4 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1568 W Windlake Ave. - 4 Unit

1568 W Windlake Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1946 N. 39th Street, Milwaukee - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1946 N. 39th Street, Milwaukee

1946 N 39th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3866 N Port Washington Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3866 N Port Washington Rd.

3866 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Thurston Woods house for rent in Milwaukee

Charming 2 Bed Home in Milwaukee | 5651 A N 37th | $895/mo

5651A N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Jun 29

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1310 W Atkinson Ave #2-2BD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Arlington Heights apartment for rent in Milwaukee

1310 W Atkinson Ave #2-2BD, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Elevator

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 19

16h ago

7.7

Very good

2649 N 1st St

2649 N 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2955 North 17th Street, Unit B (Upstairs) - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

2955 North 17th Street, Unit B (Upstairs)

2955 N 17th St #B, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | On-site management | Business center

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Jul 8

Top amenities

On-Site Management

3180 North 15th Street, Unit B (Upstairs) - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

3180 North 15th Street, Unit B (Upstairs)

3180 N 15th St #B, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Garage parking | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Jul 8

Top amenities

Microwave

On-Site Management

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2228 N 39th St

2228 N 39th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

3600 N Vel R Phillips Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Williamsburg Heights apartment for rent in Milwaukee

3600 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

$900

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4522 North Teutonia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

4522 North Teutonia Avenue

4522 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Park West condo for rent in Milwaukee

2875A N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Hardwood floor | High ceilings

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Apr 30

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Sheridan

9335 W Sheridan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

3324N27thM

3324 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

3058-3058A N 11th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap North Division apartment for rent in Milwaukee

3058-3058A N 11th St. (Duplex)

3058 N 11th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

2530-2530A N 28th St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2530-2530A N 28th St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY)

2530 N 28th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

13h ago

8.1

Very good

Ringeisen

1626 N 28th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

16h ago

8.4

Very good

5328 N 35th St

5328 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

21h ago

8.6

Very good

3266 N 3rd St. (4 Unit)

3266 N 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1962 S Muskego Ave. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

7.2

Very good

1962 S Muskego Ave. (Duplex)

1962 S Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

21h ago

8.5

Very good

3338-A N Richards St

3338 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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