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

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    720 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,515
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    725 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,650
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    1303 N 10Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    1 BED $1,525+
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    901 West Winnebago, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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    630 N Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,575+
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    227 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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    550 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
    1 BED $2,150
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    225 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,950
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    145 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,750
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    606 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $1,555
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    903 E Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,095+
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    601 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,890
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    1437 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,615+
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    214 E Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
    1 BED $1,297+
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    1551 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,637+
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    1601 N Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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    1623 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,750
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    120 E. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
    1 BED $857+
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    1818 N. Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
    1 BED $1,770
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    1632 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,750
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    1632 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,750
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    1785 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    1 BED $1,685+
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    704 W. National Avenue, Miwaukee, WI 53204
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    1 BED $652+
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    1110 North 17Th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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    211 W Mineral St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
    1 BED $1,650
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Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI have increased by 2.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,792 to $1,837.

Average rent in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

$1,837/mo Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI is around $1,837.

    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 17% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 23% of Downtown Milwaukee's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 47% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 8% 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 (47%) 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?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,515 and $3,485.

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

    There are 25 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    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 833 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.