$925
2 beds1 bathApartment
4651 N 36th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53209
Rentals in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500/mo
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$925
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
4651 N 36th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53209
$995
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
9500 W Capitol Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222
$550
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
3170 N 7th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$495
Studio1 bathApartment
1322-1324 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53205
$995
2 beds1 bathApartment
4922 N 48th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,019 sqftApartment
11934 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
$1,450
3 beds1.5 baths1,322 sqftApartment
9040-9042 N Joyce Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53224
$845
2 beds1 bath903 sqftApartment
3314 N Buffum St., Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$1,195
2 beds1 bathApartment
2254 N 67th St, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213
$795
Studio1 bath415 sqftApartment
5027 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI, 53214
$895
2 beds1 bathApartment
7811 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
$995
2 beds1 bathApartment
2338-40 N 15th, Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$995
2 beds1 bathApartment
2338-40 N 15th, Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$1,299
2 beds1 bath846 sqftApartment
3963 S 76th St Unit 3, Milwaukee, WI, 53220
$1,145
1 bed1 bathApartment
2821 S 106th St, West Allis, WI, 53227
$1,005
Studio1 bath275 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$949
Studio1 bath290 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$1,299
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$1,149
Studio1 bath420 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$949
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$1,049
Studio1 bath330 sqftApartment
735 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233
$949
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
740 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$1,049
1 bed1 bath618 sqftApartment
4300 - 4340 S. Nicholson Ave, St. Francis, WI, 53235
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Milwaukee, WI
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Milwaukee inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Milwaukee.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Milwaukee, WI
Rentler currently shows 746 rentals in Milwaukee priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Milwaukee, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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