$749
1 bed1 bathCondo
6700 W. Appleton Ave. #6700, Milwaukee, WI, 53216
Rentals in Milwaukee, WI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,088
2 beds1 bathCondo
135 W. Wells St #135, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
$692
1 bed1 bathCondo
555 South Layton Blvd. #555, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
$1,150
2 beds1 bath626 sqftCondo
2441 N Dr. William Finlayson St (Upper), Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$999
1 bed1 bathCondo
3919 N Morris Blvd 203, Shorewood, WI, 53211
$1,150
2 beds1 bath966 sqftCondo
1688B N. Van Buren Street Upper, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$825
2 beds1 bath995 sqftCondo
3031 N 60th Street Upper, Milwaukee, WI, 53210
$1,195
3 beds1 bath1,195 sqftCondo
3127 West Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$1,370
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
2311 E North Ave 3, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,450
1 bed1 bath800 sqftCondo
2080 N Commerce Street 204, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$1,050
2 beds1 bath1,949 sqftCondo
2502 N 45TH ST 2502-L, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53210
$1,450
2 beds1 bath934 sqftHouse
2630 N 24th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$995
1 bed1 bathCondo
7190 Euston Street 2, Greendale, WI, 53129
$950
3 beds1 bathCondo
2621 N 15TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53206
$1,140
2 beds1 bath816 sqftCondo
7701 West Hampton Avenue Unit 5, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
$895
1 bed1 bathCondo
4177 N Sherman BLVD 3, Miwaukee, WI, 53216
$1,400
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftCondo
2110 N Palmer St Lower, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$1,095
1 bed1 bathCondo
1855 N Cambridge Ave 103, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$950
3 beds1.5 bathsCondo
8836E N 95TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53224
$1,200
3 beds1 bathCondo
3035 N 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$1,050
2 beds1 bathCondo
2434 N. Bartlett Ave. Lower, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
$895
1 bed1 bathCondo
1317 E Albion St,, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$1,250
1 bed1 bath568 sqftApartment
1101 N Market St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$900
Studio1 bath745 sqftApartment
710 W. Historic Mitchell Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
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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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