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 its Brady Street neighborhood, historically the enclave of the city’s Italian immigrants, now encompass a blend of longtime residents, young professionals, university students and staff, and artisans. The area is actively engaged in the ongoing revitalization of the urban landscape while retaining its bohemian character and ethnic roots. Ever trendy, the community boasts the […]

At the heart of the city and in sync with its beat, East Town offers a fashionable, upscale vibe pulsing between Lake Michigan on the east and the Milwaukee River on the west. Accessibility is a key feature of this locale, where the vitality of the downtown and its iconic skyline structures are coupled with […]

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 […]

Rooted in its storied history as a fur-trading post dating back to 1835, Walker’s Point displays an edgy, industrial riverside environment that embraces a modern, urbane lifestyle that celebrates its diverse demographic. Its LGBTQ community lends vibrancy to the neighborhood, as does its overarching Latino flavor. This exciting amalgamation is complemented by diversity in the local food […]

Located west of the Milwaukee River, Westown is accented by its history, monuments and significant architectural gems, such as the Gilded Age Pabst Mansion, the Art Deco Landmark Ambassador Hotel and Marquette University’s Medieval St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Anchored in the past, it likewise demonstrates Milwaukee’s commitment to ongoing evolution. History is successfully re-imagined here, with repurposed buildings […]

Milwaukee’s North Shore stretches along Lake Michigan from Milwaukee’s East Side north to Ozaukee County. Choose from one of several charming villages situated along the lakefront, including Shorewood, Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point and Bayside, or follow the Milwaukee River farther north to the communities of Cedarburg, Grafton and Mequon. Each has its own distinct feel. Shorewood is close to the dynamic University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, the state university system’s […]

The south side covers the largest region of metropolitan Milwaukee – from just south of downtown Milwaukee to the southernmost reaches of Racine County, from Lake Michigan west to the Muskego Lake area in Waukesha County. Such an expanse presents a wide variety of housing choices. Three south-side communities – Franklin, Muskego and Oak Creek – are among the most rapidly […]

Well situated just west of the city of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa is a vital community close to shopping, cultural attractions such as the Milwaukee County Zoo, research facilities, business parks and hospitals. It is home to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, which includes Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. It’s also home to Innovation Park, a research and business […]

Waukesha and Washington counties are among the fastest-growing areas in the region and offer a broad selection of lifestyle options for discriminating residents seeking urban, suburban or country living. Part of this demographic are the communities of West llis and West Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, which offer short commute times to downtown Milwaukee. Also included are the upscale communities of Brookfield, Elm […]