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Milwaukee, WI

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The thriving Brew City on the shores of Lake Michigan

Museums Breweries Affordable Lakefront Artistic

Known as the Brew City, Milwaukee is home to some of the nation’s best breweries, a trend that’s spreading nationwide. Along with an abundance of craft beer, you’ll find picturesque views of Lake Michigan, a thriving local economy, and a world-class collection of museums and galleries. Throughout the summer months, the community celebrates its diverse heritage through a series of festivals connected to the city’s differing cultures.

These fun-filled festivals include the African World Fest, German Fest, Irish Fest, Indian Summer Festival, and Feta Italiana. The annual Summerfest is the largest music festival in the world, and has been since 1999, featuring more than 800 acts over the course of 11 days. With a low cost of living and a wide range of affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent, living in Milwaukee is within reach for any anyone.

Explore the City

The Milwaukee RiverWalk extends more than 20 blocks through downtown

The futuristic architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum

Miller Park is home to the Milwaukee Brewers

The Hill Climber statue is located at the Harley Davidson Museum

The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is nicknamed "The Domes"

Henry Maier Festival Park is home to Summerfest

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $960 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, $1,451 for two bedrooms, and $1,967 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,150/month
653 Sq Ft
House
$1,957/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,570/month
876 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,570/month
1,102 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Stormonth Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

485 Students

9
out of 10

Bayside Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

340 Students

9
out of 10

Golda Meir School

Public

Grades 3-12

1,174 Students

7
out of 10

Maryland Avenue Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

501 Students

7
out of 10

Bay View Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

469 Students

7
out of 10

Bayside Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

340 Students

9
out of 10

Golda Meir School

Public

Grades 3-12

1,174 Students

7
out of 10

Maryland Avenue Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

501 Students

7
out of 10

Bay View Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

469 Students

7
out of 10

Fernwood Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

756 Students

6
out of 10

Reagan College Preparatory High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,343 Students

8
out of 10

Golda Meir School

Public

Grades 3-12

1,174 Students

7
out of 10

Rufus King International High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,283 Students

5
out of 10

Hamilton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,439 Students

3
out of 10

Milwaukee School of Languages

Public

Grades 6-12

985 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • Hank Aaron State Trail
  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • The Pabst Theater

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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