$1,379
2 beds1 bath1,071 sqftApartment
1711 E Locust St & 2856-62 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
Rentals in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,250
2 beds1 bathApartment
3309 N Dousman, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$950
Studio1 bathApartment
1858 N. Commerce Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$795
2 beds1 bath534 sqftApartment
2866-2866A N 34th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53210
$1,275
2 beds1 bathApartment
2114 N Summit, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$950
1 bed1 bath1 sqftApartment
338 W Reservoir Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$1,295
2 beds1 bathApartment
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI, 53214
$900
Studio1 bath390 sqftApartment
809 N 27th, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$1,375
1 bed1 bath510 sqftApartment
735 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233
$1,295
2 beds1 bathApartment
2030 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,395
2 beds1 bathApartment
2867 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207
$1,350
2 beds1 bath2 sqftTownhome
1822 N Warren Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,095
1 bed1 bathApartment
4455 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI, 53211
$995
1 bed1 bathApartment
1805 E Park Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$995
1 bed1 bathApartment
1725 E Park Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$1,395
4 beds1 bath1,375 sqftApartment
2478-2480 W Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233
$1,405
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,375
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,425
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,425
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,415
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,400
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,415
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
$1,425
Studio1 bath605 sqftApartment
1070 S 70th St, West Allis, WI, 53214
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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 754 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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