Careers
Favorites
Advertise With Us
Log In
Create Search Alert
Get alerts when new listings become available in the Milwaukee area that match this search.
Email address:

Subscribed
Error! Please try again later.
Contact Property
Your Name

Email Address

Phone Number
Desired Move In Date
Desired Number of Bedrooms
Request a Tour Date

Ask a Question

Error! Please try again later.

Apartments Near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

361 - 390 of 1,000 Results
24
$1,275 - 2,422
Urbanite
4.8
1840 N Farwell St Milwaukee, WI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
26
$735
Cambridge Heights
1869 N. Cambridge Avenue Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Upper East Side
26
$950
2430a North Booth Street
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
5
$795
2430 North Booth Street
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
22
$1,150
2430 N. Booth Street
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
1
$850
1622 E Irving Pl
Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Jan. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
8
$895
2923 N 1St St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Harambee
43
3D Tour
$1,736 - 5,897
Park Lafayette Towers
1918 E Lafayette Pl Milwaukee, WI
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
2
$850
1632 E Irving Pl
Milwaukee, WI
Studio | Sep. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
16
$695
2427a N. Booth St.
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
9
$850
2429 N. Booth St.
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
10
$825
Oakland
1935-45 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Dec. 11, 2024
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
7
$795
3538-3540 N 2nd Ln
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
5
$1,050
3727 N. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
0
$1,100
3721-3721 A N 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
1
$1,350
2507-2513 N Buffum
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
11
$1,250
1500 East Kane Place
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Upper East Side
24
$1,295
1502 East Kane Place
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Upper East Side
11
$895
1506 E. Kane Place
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Upper East Side
5
$1,295
1504 E. Kane Place
Milwaukee, WI
4 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Upper East Side
29
$2,995
2121 N Riverboat Rd
Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Upper East Side
10
$925
2941-43 N 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Storage
Harambee
10
$871 - 914
Prospective
1933 N Prospect Ave Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
Air Conditioning
11
$1,195
1862 N Cambridge Ave
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Upper East Side
6
$995
1855 N Cambridge Ave
Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Upper East Side
17
$1,595 - 1,743
Coronet
1901 N Prospect Ave Milwaukee, WI
2 BR | Dec. 12, 2024
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
19
$1,185 - 1,251
Viking
2.5
1717 E Kane Pl. Milwaukee, WI
1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Lower East Side
1
$1,300
1838 Oakland Flats
1838 N Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
11
$1,300
1838 N Oakland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Upper East Side
0
$1,650
1104/06 E Glendale Ave
1104-06 E Glendale Ave Shorewood, WI
3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
361 - 390 of 1,000 Results
  1. Home
  2. Milwaukee
  3. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Milwaukee, WI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 28,590 apartments available in Milwaukee.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee is around $1,170 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee is around $1,110 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee is around $1,250 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, the average rent price is $1,250 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Based on average rent prices in Milwaukee, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $47,000 to live comfortably.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Off campus housing for UWM can be found just north of downtown Milwaukee. Bike for only a few minutes and you can arrive right at the coast of Lake Michigan! UWM has some excellent academic programs, particularly their Architecture, Nursing, Business, Education, and Information Science departments. The professors are adept in their fields, and known for being dedicated to their students. The academic culture here is highly research-oriented, meaning students get lots of hands-on experience in their fields.

The most beloved and highly esteemed sports teams at UWM are The Badgers, one for football and the other for basketball. The games are always filled with excitement and cheer from UWM students. Of course, be sure not to miss out on the soccer games, either. They’re just as fun to watch (for free!)

Students here will venture out into Milwaukee’s rich nightlife on weekends, but during the week, most choose to study or participate in various clubs.

When to Search

Milwaukee may be a decent sized city, but two major Universities call this city home, making the renting market incredibly competitive. The apartment search typically begins around January, reaching its peak only a month later in February. Yes, the search takes off that quickly! Most of the apartments in ideal UWM neighborhoods have been cleaned up by time July rolls around. The moral of the story: Start early and know what you want. If you like a place, then it’s likely that 5 other people will too.

Milwaukee:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Milwaukee Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 key findings and figures for the Milwaukee rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Milwaukee and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Milwaukee average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$1,350
$1,010
$680
$340
$0
Dec. 2023
Jan. 2024
Feb. 2024
Mar. 2024
Apr. 2024
May. 2024
Jun. 2024
Jul. 2024
Aug. 2024
Sep. 2024
Oct. 2024
Nov. 2024
1 BR       2 BR

Milwaukee Rent Prices Increase From October to November

Milwaukee rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 1.91% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,120.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Milwaukee experienced a 0.32% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Milwaukee two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,236.0.

November Prices: Milwaukee vs. Surrounding Areas

Brookfield, WI
Menomonee Falls, WI
Oak Creek, WI
Wauwatosa, WI
Waukesha, WI
Milwaukee, WI
West Allis, WI
Shorewood, WI
$2,034
$1,961
$1,930
$1,791
$1,261
$1,099
$1,090
$923
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Milwaukee and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Milwaukee over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 6 of the Milwaukee suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Menomonee Falls, WI, Wauwatosa, WI, Oak Creek, WI, Brookfield, WI, Waukesha, WI, West Allis, WI .

  • Rent decreased in Shorewood, WI.

  • 5 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Milwaukee.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Milwaukee.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Milwaukee vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Milwaukee, WI
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$1,099
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
Median Rent

Milwaukee Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Milwaukee over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Milwaukee average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Milwaukee one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Milwaukee and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Milwaukee and suburbs

1 BR November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Milwaukee, WI $1,099.0 6.60% $1,232.0 2.50%
Menomonee Falls, WI $1,961.0 11.55% $2,416.0 6.76%
Wauwatosa, WI $1,791.0 6.93% $1,863.0 10.89%
Oak Creek, WI $1,930.0 3.54% $2,500.0 -2.57%
Brookfield, WI $2,034.0 2.26% $2,488.0 1.80%
Shorewood, WI $923.0 -0.75% $1,334.0 4.55%
Waukesha, WI $1,261.0 1.12% $1,270.0 -1.24%
West Allis, WI $1,090.0 9.44% $1,375.0 5.53%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

Browse Milwaukee Apartments
Milwaukee Apartments by Neighborhood
Milwaukee Apartments by Bedrooms
Milwaukee Apartments by Affordability
Milwaukee Apartments with Amenities
Milwaukee Apartments by Type
Colleges Near Milwaukee
Milwaukee Apartments by Zip Code