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Houses for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

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Houses for Rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 24 Rentals Available
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    1437 N. PROSPECT AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
    2 BEDS $1,995
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    2950 N 17Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
    3 BEDS $1,495
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    2640 N 41St St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
    4 BEDS $1,800
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    2718 N 46Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
    3 BEDS $1,650
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    2378 N 55Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    2836 N 50Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    1125 S 57Th St, West Allis, WI 53214
    3 BEDS $1,750
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    4240 N 52Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
    3 BEDS $1,550
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    4915 N 40Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
    3 BEDS $1,550
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    5758 N 38Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    6902 W Medford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    7001 W Grantosa Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53218
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    5751 N 98Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    10880 S Superior Place, Oak Creek, WI 53154
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    3 BEDS $3,000+
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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI have increased by 0.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,047 to $2,050.

Average rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

$2,050/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 $2,050.

    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 21% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 22% of Downtown Milwaukee's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 38% 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, 11% of apartment rentals in Milwaukee are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (38%) 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 are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI?

    Renting a house in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

    Houses for rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI are usually located in non-central areas.

    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.

    Renting a house in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 15 apartment rental properties in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI with prices ranging from $1,200 to $3,250. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $3,250, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 24 houses for rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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