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Apartments Under $1,200 in Milwaukee, WI

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$725
1-bedroom Apartment — $200 Off First Month’s Rent (ends May 15)
1625 W Keefe Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Borchert Field
1
$775
1305 - 1345 W Locust St. / 2866-2868 N 14th St. (50 Unit)
1305 - 1345 W Locust St. / 2866-2868 N 14th St. Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
North Division
1
$850
4060 N 73Rd St
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Surface Parking
Storage
6
$1,150 - 1,195
Bon Aire
1560 N Proscept Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Lower East Side
1
$999
2002-2004 North Bartlett Avenue; 1606 East Lafayette Place
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$1,095 - 1,125
2631 N Cramer
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Riverside Park
1
$850
1622 E Irving Pl
Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Sep. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
8
$950 - 1,050
Brewers Point Apartments
1858 N Commerce St Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Brewer's Hill
12
$895
1317 E Albion St
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Lower East Side
1
$995
930 N Marshall St
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Juneau Town
1
$1,095
2069 Cambridge
2069 N Cambridge Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$850
1815 S 37th St
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Burnham Park
2
$1,045 - 1,095
2161-2163 S. 16th St. (duplex)
2161-2163 S 16th St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Storage
1
$1,100
4635 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
1
$1,025 - 1,095
2555 N Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Murray Hill
1
$960
The Juniper
819-21 North 21st Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Avenues West
1
$1,199
8552 W Appleton Ave
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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$1,149
Franklin Park -3621
3621, 3623 W. College Ave. Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
1
$925 - 950
The Riverwood Apartments
1200 E Singer Crk Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
1
$850
1535 N Van Buren St
Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Aug. 1, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
6
$1,100
2769 N 27th St Unit 1C
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$1,200
2482 S 5th St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Baran Park
14
$795
1106 E Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Riverside Park
11
$895
5953 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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18
$950
2621 N 15th St
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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North Division
15
$995
8665 W Fond Du Lac Ave Apt 2
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,015 - 1,025
2636 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Riverside Park
1
$925
Valley Forge Apartments
5613-5645 W Valley Frg Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
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$945 - 995
918-24 Knapp
918 E Knapp St Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Lower East Side
1
$825
1527 Marshall
1527 N Marshall St Milwaukee, WI
Studio | May. 20, 2026
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Lower East Side
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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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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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