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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 80 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a tv in a loft
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    227 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,750
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1303 N 10Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    1 BED $1,473+
  • a tall brick building next to a large building
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    720 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,435+
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
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    630 N Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,605
  • a tall building on the corner of a city street
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    725 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,575
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  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
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    901 West Winnebago, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,149
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1244 North 9Th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $482

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  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    903 E Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $995+
  • a large living room with a dining table and a kitchen
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    1437 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,510+
  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
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    214 E Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
    1 BED $1,412+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a window
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    1601 N Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    120 E. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1818 N. Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
    1 BED $1,745
  • a living room with blue chairs and a desk with a computer
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    1785 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,663+
  • a large building in the middle of a city street
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    711-825 North 16Th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table with computers
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    704 W. National Avenue, Miwaukee, WI 53204
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an open kitchen and living room with a bar and chairs
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    1701 N. Humboldt, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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  • a kitchen with a wood floor and wooden cabinets
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    1887 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Income Restricted
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a television
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    1910 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,526
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1424 North 17Th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    Income Restricted
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1743 N Cambridge Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a tall brick building on the side of a street
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    1732 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,050
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1219 W Walker Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
    1 BED $800
  • a large living room with large windows and a table and chairs
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    2215 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
    Income Restricted
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  • a living room with couches and a table and windows
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    2235 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI have increased by 0.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,796 to $1,803.

Check out the average rent in Milwaukee.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI is $1,803.

Average rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

$1,803/mo Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI is around $1,803.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 18% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 22% of Downtown Milwaukee's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 49% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 7% of apartment rentals in Milwaukee are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 3% of apartment rentals in Milwaukee are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Milwaukee, WI

    96 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    74 /100
    Excellent Transit
    82 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 96, Transit Score®: 74, Bike Score®: 82

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI on RentCafe?

    There are 32 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    The average Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 1 bedroom apartment size is 855 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI demographics

    • 9,803Total Population
    • 4,687 Female
      5,117 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI has 9,803 residents, 4,687 women and 5,117 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Milwaukee’s population is 31.

    Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI households

    • 1,171 Family
      4,633 Non-family
    • 250 Children
      5,555 No Children
    • 5,804Total Number of Households
    • 0.95Average People Per Household
    • $68,482Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,804 households in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. Of these, 250 have children and 5,555 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,171 family households and 4,633 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Milwaukee is 0.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Milwaukee equals $68,482, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,410.

    Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI have no high school education, 17% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 35% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.