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Apartments Near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

991 - 1002 of 1,002 Results
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$966 - 1,409
Deerwood Crossing (JFS) and (II)
4195 W Bradley Rd Brown Deer, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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$1,225
5911 W Burnham St
West Allis, WI
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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Cat Friendly
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$1,350
5912-5914 W Beloit Rd
West Allis, WI
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
2329-2359 S 51st St. (32 Unit)
2329-2359 S 51st St Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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Dishwasher
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$1,375 - 2,900
The Apiary
1070 S 70th St West Allis, WI
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
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25
$1,610 - 1,975
Six Points Apartments
6516 W National Ave West Allis, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
20
$1,580 - 3,540
The West Living
6700 West National Avenue West Allis, WI
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
11
$1,475
5733 W Fillmore Dr Unit Upper
West Allis, WI
2 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
7.5 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
1
$1,995
Welcome Home: Stunning 3-bedroom Single-family Residence
2209 S 63rd St West Allis, WI
3 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
2209 S 63rd St
West Allis, WI
3 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,350
2037-2039 S 70th St. (duplex)
2037-2039 S 70th St West Allis, WI
2 BR | Available Now
7.7 miles from center of campus
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$780
N88 W15133 Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
8.1 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 37,110 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 $950 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 $1,090 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 $1,260 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 $1,260 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,610 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 $38,000 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:
October Rent Report

Welcome to the October 2026 Milwaukee Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 2026 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 September to October

Milwaukee rent prices decreased over the last month. From September to October, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from September to October, Milwaukee experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

October Prices: Milwaukee vs. Surrounding Areas

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 0 of the Milwaukee suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Milwaukee suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Milwaukee suburbs.

October 2026 Pricing Trends: Milwaukee vs. National Comparisons

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

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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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