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Apartments Near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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$1,999 - 2,199
100 yards off campus
3244-46 N. Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$950
3355 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,450 - 2,550
3369 & 3377 N Oakland Ave
3369 & 3377 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,898
3453 N Frederick Ave
Milwaukee, WI
5 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,025
Downer Upper House
3366 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,295
Downer Upper Across From Uwm
3372 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI
5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,785
Oakland House
3306-08 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,785
Oakland Upper Flat
3308 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Downer Woods
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$1,700
3468-70 N Cramer St
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Oakland Lower 1/2 Block To Uwm
3414 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,595
3272 N. Hackett Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Oakland Upper 1/2 Block To Uwm
3416 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,290 - 1,995
Saxony Manor
3059 N Maryland Milwaukee, WI
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,360
3228-3230 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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11
$675 - 1,095
1622 And 1632 E. Irving Pl
Milwaukee, WI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$865 - 1,050
3287 N. Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,010 - 1,170
3222-3224 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,250
3357 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee , WI
3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$750 - 900
3281 N. Oakland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,695
3041-43 Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Downer Woods
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$2,400 - 2,450
3373 - 3375 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,220 - 1,325
1720 E Newport Ave
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | May. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,095 - 1,519
3245 N Oakland
3245 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | May. 5, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,325 - 1,390
1925 - 1927 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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1925-1927 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,880
1830-32 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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1805 E Hampshire Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
3280-82 N Barlett Ave
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$995
3445 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,560
3037-3039 N Frederick Ave
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Milwaukee, WI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 30,941 apartments available in Milwaukee.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee is around $860 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee is around $1,100 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee is around $1,320 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, the average rent price is $1,320 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Based on average rent prices in Milwaukee, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $34,000 to live comfortably.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Off campus housing for UWM can be found just north of downtown Milwaukee. Bike for only a few minutes and you can arrive right at the coast of Lake Michigan! UWM has some excellent academic programs, particularly their Architecture, Nursing, Business, Education, and Information Science departments. The professors are adept in their fields, and known for being dedicated to their students. The academic culture here is highly research-oriented, meaning students get lots of hands-on experience in their fields.

The most beloved and highly esteemed sports teams at UWM are The Badgers, one for football and the other for basketball. The games are always filled with excitement and cheer from UWM students. Of course, be sure not to miss out on the soccer games, either. They’re just as fun to watch (for free!)

Students here will venture out into Milwaukee’s rich nightlife on weekends, but during the week, most choose to study or participate in various clubs.

When to Search

Milwaukee may be a decent sized city, but two major Universities call this city home, making the renting market incredibly competitive. The apartment search typically begins around January, reaching its peak only a month later in February. Yes, the search takes off that quickly! Most of the apartments in ideal UWM neighborhoods have been cleaned up by time July rolls around. The moral of the story: Start early and know what you want. If you like a place, then it’s likely that 5 other people will too.

Milwaukee:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2025 Milwaukee Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2025 key findings and figures for the Milwaukee rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Milwaukee and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Milwaukee average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Milwaukee Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Milwaukee rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -3.92% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,152.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Milwaukee experienced a 0.92% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,312.0.

April Prices: Milwaukee vs. Surrounding Areas

Brookfield, WI
Menomonee Falls, WI
Grafton, WI
Oak Creek, WI
Wauwatosa, WI
Waukesha, WI
Milwaukee, WI
Shorewood, WI
$2,173
$2,114
$2,043
$1,713
$1,683
$1,373
$1,199
$935
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,250
$3,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Milwaukee and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Milwaukee over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Milwaukee suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Brookfield, WI, Waukesha, WI, Grafton, WI, Shorewood, WI .

  • Rent decreased in Oak Creek, WI, Menomonee Falls, WI, Wauwatosa, WI.

  • 6 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Milwaukee.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Milwaukee.

April 2025 Pricing Trends: Milwaukee vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Milwaukee, WI
$4,079
$3,149
$2,365
$2,334
$1,894
$1,284
$1,245
$1,207
$1,199
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Milwaukee Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Milwaukee over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Milwaukee average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Milwaukee one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Milwaukee and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Milwaukee and suburbs

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Milwaukee, WI $1,199.0 -1.32% $1,300.0 0.78%
Oak Creek, WI $1,713.0 -5.46% $2,601.0 -0.35%
Menomonee Falls, WI $2,114.0 -0.42% $2,503.0 1.34%
Brookfield, WI $2,173.0 3.52% $2,643.0 3.36%
Wauwatosa, WI $1,683.0 -6.40% $1,724.0 -2.05%
Waukesha, WI $1,373.0 2.39% $1,514.0 0.80%
Grafton, WI $2,043.0 0.39% $2,807.0 -1.09%
Shorewood, WI $935.0 1.30% $1,388.0 -0.57%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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