$1,350
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
1118 E. Kane Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Rentals in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,295
1 bed1 bathApartment
1560 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,195
1 bed1 bathApartment
1560 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$995
1 bed1 bathApartment
903 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,295
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
5104 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$795
Studio1 bathApartment
1830 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,395
2 beds1 bathApartment
2867 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207
$895
1 bed1 bathApartment
1029 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$795
2 beds1 bath934 sqftApartment
2571-2571A N 34th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53210
$995
1 bed1 bathApartment
2425 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$1,095
1 bed1 bathApartment
2555 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$1,095
1 bed1 bathApartment
2555 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$1,400
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
8183 N 107th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53224
$1,495
1 bed1 bath620 sqftApartment
924 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$1,000
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
3623-3625 N.76th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53222
$600
1 bed1 bathApartment
4343-4343B N 13th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53209
$675
Studio1 bathApartment
1503-15 E Kane Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,050
2 beds1 bathApartment
3830 W. Mt. Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$1,495
2 beds2 bathsApartment
4246 S 60th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53220
$1,225
2 beds1 bath998 sqftApartment
5911 W Burnham St, West Allis, WI, 53219
$1,015
1 bed1 bathApartment
10253 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI, 53227
$1,199
2 beds2 baths950 sqftApartment
200 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI, 53172
$850
2 beds1 bath764 sqftApartment
2530-2530A N 28th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53210
$995
2 beds1 bath2 sqftApartment
3127 N 34th St 3127A, Milwaukee, WI, 53216
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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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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Milwaukee, WI
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Milwaukee, WI
Rentler currently shows 745 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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