Luxury Rentals


Moving to a new city can be a bit of a challenge. Not only do you have to close up shop at your last home, but moving can sometimes require jumping headlong into an unfamiliar city.  The first questions that usually cross people’s minds are: Where am I going to live? How do I know where I can find a quality lifestyle that I can afford?  For many, the answer is apartment living.

There’s a full range of apartments to choose from in the Milwaukee-area – traditional brick, multi-family buildings, apartment towers and modern campus-style arrangements that feature outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and barbecue areas. There’s also a diverse selection of neighborhoods – from high-octane downtown living to quiet communities tucked in nature. Apartment Homes is broken down by region to help you select the best neighborhood for you. Please see the maps on pages 50-51 to locate your new home.

Luxury Apartments

In recent years there has been an explosion in the development of luxury apartments to meet the needs of urban professionals and retirees who prefer renting over home ownership. These units can be found throughout the metropolitan area and feature large floor plans (typically 1,000 to 3,000 square feet). They are often equipped with high-end appliances, including microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators and washers and dryers. They offer dens, cathedral ceilings and enclosed parking.

Depending on the property, these apartments offer dens, cathedral ceilings and enclosed parking. Health club facilities and clubrooms are popular amenities, and some apartment properties have on-site convenience stores, in-house movie theaters and guest suites. Many properties are carefully designed and tastefully landscaped to blend into their natural settings using environmentally sensitive designs to minimize their impact on the surroundings.

Featured Apartment Communities

A variety of apartments are available throughout the metropolitan area with different amenities, features and rental prices. The following listings provide the name and address of the apartment complex, the number and types of units, monthly rent range, amenities and other information, including whether pets are allowed. Apartments are grouped according to their location, which makes it easier to find an apartment that meets your budget, includes the amenities you want and is close to where you work or want to live. Following is a description of the geographic areas used for our apartment listings, which can also been seen on pages 48-49 of the printed relocation guide:

  • Urban
    • Bay View/St. Francis
    • Brady Street/Upper East Side
    • East Town
    • Third Ward
    • Walker’s Point/Fifth Ward
    • Westown
  • Suburban
    • North Shore includes apartments in northern Milwaukee County, including the communities of ShorewoodGlendaleFox PointBayside and Whitefish Bay
    • South includes apartments in southern Milwaukee County, as well as Racine County. Communities included are FranklinGreenfieldGreendaleHales CornersOak CreekMuskego and Mount Pleasant
    • Wauwatosa includes apartments in this suburban community, which is located just west of the city of Milwaukee and is home to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center and Innovation Park
    • West includes apartments in western Milwaukee County, as well as Waukesha County. These communities include BrookfieldHartlandMenomonee FallsNew Berlin, OconomowocPewaukee, Waukesha and West Allis

Milwaukee’s East Side and Brady Street neighborhood blend historic character with a lively mix of longtime residents, young professionals, university students, artists and entrepreneurs. Brady Street retains strong ties to the Italian immigrant community that helped shape the neighborhood, while today it is known for independent shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, taverns, salons and nightlife. The area […]

At the heart of downtown and just steps from Lake Michigan, East Town combines urban living with convenient access to Milwaukee’s lakefront, cultural attractions, restaurants, entertainment and employment centers. The neighborhood stretches between the lakefront and Milwaukee River and includes some of downtown’s most recognizable architecture, parks and cultural destinations. Residents enjoy easy access to […]

The Historic Third Ward offers urban living at the epicenter of Milwaukee’s art and fashion scene. Sandwiched between the award-winning RiverWalk and Lakeshore State Park in a redeveloped warehouse district adjacent to the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, the area appeals to those seeking an active, upscale, art-infused lifestyle. Easy access to a full spectrum of businesses promotes work-life […]

Walker’s Point, one of Milwaukee’s oldest neighborhoods, traces its roots to George H. Walker, who established a trading post south of the Milwaukee River in the 1830s. Walker’s Point eventually joined Juneautown and Kilbourntown to form the City of Milwaukee in 1846. Today, the neighborhood combines its industrial and architectural heritage with a diverse, creative […]

Located west of the Milwaukee River, Westown blends some of Milwaukee’s most significant historic architecture with the energy of a rapidly evolving downtown neighborhood. Architectural and cultural landmarks include the Gilded Age Pabst Mansion, Marquette University’s medieval St. Joan of Arc Chapel, the historic Turner Hall Ballroom and Riverside Theater, along with beautifully restored and […]

Milwaukee’s North Shore stretches north from the city’s East Side along Lake Michigan and includes the communities of Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, River Hills and Brown Deer. Each offers its own character, from walkable village centers and established residential neighborhoods to lakefront parks and quieter suburban settings. Shorewood borders the University of […]

Milwaukee’s South Side and southern suburbs encompass a broad and diverse area extending from neighborhoods just south of downtown to Racine County, and from Lake Michigan west into Waukesha County. The area offers a wide variety of housing choices, from established city neighborhoods and lakefront communities to newer suburban developments. Franklin, Greenfield, Oak Creek and […]

Situated just west of the City of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa combines the convenience of an established inner-ring suburb with distinctive neighborhoods, major employment centers, shopping, dining and abundant green space. The community is home to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, a major healthcare and research campus that includes Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College […]

Waukesha County and neighboring communities in western Milwaukee County offer a broad range of housing and lifestyle choices, from established urban neighborhoods and convenient suburban communities to the lakes and open spaces of western Waukesha County. Just west of Milwaukee, West Allis and West Milwaukee provide convenient access to downtown Milwaukee, major employment centers and […]