$700
1 bed1 bath519 sqftApartment
2421 S 5th Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53207
Rentals in Milwaukee, WI Under $800/mo
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$795
2 beds1 bathApartment
1587 S Pearl St., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$700
Studio1 bath600 sqftApartment
5101-5105 W. National Ave., West Milwaukee, WI, 53214
$750
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
4211 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
1418 W Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$675
Studio1 bath250 sqftApartment
1767 N. Arlington Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$800
Studio1 bathApartment
1503-15 E Kane Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$795
1 bed1 bathApartment
3273 N 17th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$695
1 bed1 bath530 sqftApartment
2214-2220 W Hopkins St., Milwaukee, WI, 53206
$775
1 bed1 bath528 sqftApartment
1966 S 11th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$725
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
2056 S 5th Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$695
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2857 N Hubbard St, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
$725
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
7527 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI, 53214
$795
Studio1 bathApartment
1601 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$595
Studio1 bath245 sqftApartment
1712 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$725
Studio1 bathApartment
1503-15 E Kane Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$795
1 bed1 bath560 sqftApartment
502-504 N 32nd St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208
$800
Studio1 bathApartment
1020 E. Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$745
1 bed1 bathApartment
1017-1019A S 25th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53204
$799
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
2830 W. Bobolink Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53209
$795
Studio1 bath300 sqftApartment
1456 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$795
Studio1 bath300 sqftApartment
1417 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
$775
2 beds1 bathApartment
2323-2337 S 5th St./2346-2348 S Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207
$749
Studio1 bath600 sqftApartment
4025 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53216
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $800 in Milwaukee, WI
Rentals under $800 per month in Milwaukee are possible but competitive — expect older buildings, smaller units, and fewer amenity-rich communities at this price point. Expand your search along major corridors and garden-style complexes where rents tend to run lower. Confirm what is included in the monthly rent (water, trash, parking) and budget for move-in costs beyond the first month's rent. Under-$800 listings in Milwaukee can lease within days when they hit the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $800 in Milwaukee, WI
Rentler currently shows 81 rentals in Milwaukee priced under $800. 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 $800 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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