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Apartments Under $1,200 in Milwaukee, WI

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63
$917
RW Apartments I and II
2323 N Commerce St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
14
$1,025
Candlelight Apartments
5.0
2612 N. Maryland Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Murray Hill
7
$1,200
Parkside Pool Apartments
315 N 95th St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Pool
11
$695
5325 N. 63rd
5325 N. 63Rd St Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Available Now
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9
$960 - 1,150
The Landing at 1st Street
4601 & 4614 S 1st Street Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
7
$975
5425-35 W. Forest Home
Deal
5425-35 W. Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
14
$945 - 1,095
Brewery Point
1244 N 9th St Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
8
$949
Pinehaven Apartments
2827 - 2951 W. Parnell Avenue Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Storage
8
$1,195
City Place Apartments
1715 N 5th St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
18
$1,081
Bishops Creek Family Housing
4765 N 32nd St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
10
$875 - 931
Florist Gardens
3402 W Florist Ave #100 Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
40
3D Tour
$1,059
The Riviera Apartments
2957 N Bartlett Ave 2965-77 N Bartlett Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Storage
9
$1,103 - 1,195
Glenbrook Apartments
Deal
9151 N Jadam Ln Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Dishwasher
1
$909
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl
1615 N Franklin Pl Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Aug. 1, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
6
$700
1447 N. Franklin Place
Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
12
$1,090
The Southport Apartments
2536 W Warnimont Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
Surface Parking
4
$975
2555 N. Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Riverside Park
7
$975 - 1,200
3355 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Downer Woods
4
$1,200
2505 N Frederick Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Riverside Park
11
$1,200
Logan Apartments
4570-4610 S. Logan Ave Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
9
$971 - 1,157
Brewers Hill Apartments
2101 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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In Unit Laundry
Storage
Dishwasher
Halyard Park
6
$1,200
1924 & 1930 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Riverside Park
20
$1,123
Mckinley Gardens
2014-2022 W Vliet St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
King Park
10
$1,195
Appleton Garden Apartments
8928 W. Appleton Ave Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
4
$725
1559 Prospect
1559 N. Prospect Ave Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Lower East Side
13
$875
3227 W. Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Layton Park
8
$775 - 975
1512 E. Royall Place - Royall Place Apartments
Deal
1512 E. Royall Pl. Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Milwaukee, WI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Storage
Upper East Side
7
$1,150
1630 W. National Ave
Deal
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dishwasher
Clarke Square
9
$695 - 1,025
Wyngate Apartments
2.0
3006 & 3014 W. Pierce St Milwaukee, WI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
National Park
6
$895
3921 N. Humboldt Blvd - River Rise Apartments
Deal
3921 N. Humboldt Blvd Milwauukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Air Conditioning
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Shorewood
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Milwaukee, WI on Rentable.co?

There are 693 apartments under $1,200 in Milwaukee currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in Milwaukee?

Rentable.co has 1,249 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Milwaukee.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Milwaukee?

Rentable.co has 3,084 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Milwaukee.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Milwaukee?

Rentable.co has 2,046 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Milwaukee.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in Milwaukee, WI?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in Milwaukee based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $37,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Milwaukee, WI?

  1. Riverwest
  2. Lower East Side
  3. Murray Hill
  4. Riverside Park
  5. Upper East Side

Apartments Under $1,200 in Milwaukee, WI: May Rental Information

Welcome to the May 2026 Milwaukee Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the Milwaukee rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Milwaukee. Whether you're a student, young professional, or small family, this report aims to provide you with the necessary information to find your ideal apartment at an affordable price in Milwaukee.
0 15 30 45 60 <$600 $640 $720 $800 $880 $960 $1,040 $1,120 $1,200 $1,280 $1,360 $1,440 $1,520 $1,600 $1,680 $1,760 $1,840 $1,920 >$2,000
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee stands at $1,050, with the majority falling between $650 and $2,000. Out of the 5,312 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Milwaukee, 2,656 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 50% of the total available one-bedroom units in Milwaukee.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Milwaukee vs. Surrounding Areas

Milwaukee, WI
Waukesha, WI
Shorewood, WI
West Allis, WI
Wauwatosa, WI
South Milwaukee, WI
Germantown, WI
Cudahy, WI
Menomonee Falls, WI
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19
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14
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The chart above displays the current availability of apartments under $1,200 in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding cities. As of May 2026, there are a total of 972 apartments meeting the criteria in the Milwaukee metro area. This includes apartments in Milwaukee as well as the nearby cities of West Allis, Shorewood, Slinger, Pewaukee, Elm Grove, South Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Jackson, Menomonee Falls, Cedarburg, Mequon, Port Washington, Chenequa, Fox Point, Franklin, Sussex, Mukwonago, Bayside, Germantown, Muskego, Glendale, Cudahy, New Berlin, Grafton, Greendale, Greenfield, Delafield, North Prairie, St Francis, Oak Creek, Wales, Oconomowoc, Saukville, Hartford, Hartland, Eagle, Waukesha, East Troy, Brookfield, Brown Deer, Wauwatosa, Friesse Lake, Waterford, Hales Corners, and Dousman. With a range of rental options to choose from, prospective renters can find affordable apartments in this vibrant metropolitan area.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Milwaukee and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in May M/M % Change
Milwaukee, WI 670 +1.0%
Waukesha, WI 33 +1.07%
Shorewood, WI 25 +0.9%
West Allis, WI 19 +0.88%
Wauwatosa, WI 19 +1.03%
South Milwaukee, WI 16 +1.17%
Germantown, WI 15 +0.98%
Cudahy, WI 13 +0.95%
Menomonee Falls, WI 12 +1.08%
St Francis, WI 11 +0.95%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Milwaukee?

Available apartments under $1,200 5,865
Top amenities Storage, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Off Street Parking
Deals 57
Pet friendly 645
Utilities included 375
Furnished 46
Studio 225
1 Bedroom 442
2 Bedroom 375

Where are Milwaukee Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Riverwest, Lower east side, Murray hill, Riverside park, Upper east side
Riverwest 67
Lower East Side 49
Murray Hill 38
Riverside Park 33
Upper East Side 23
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