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Garfield Apartments

2215 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

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Garfield Apartments

2215 N Vel R. Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • 599–1,296 Square Feet

About Garfield Apartments

Historic Garfield Apartments has one, two and three bedroom apartment homes available for those looking for historic charm and creative space in the established Halyard Neighborhood. Historic Garfield School has been renovated into beautiful apartment homes, restoring the notable historic elements of original hardwood floors, tall windows and high ceilings. It's easy to fall in love with community and the location. Adjacent to the Brewer's Hill Neighborhood, one block from the new Bucks stadium and in the Bronzeville Commericial District, it's easy to get to everything you could want or need. Historic Garfield Apartments offers a historic charm in a creative space for all who call this community home. Income Restrictions Apply.

Garfield Apartments is located in the Halyard Park Neighborhood and 53212 Zip code of Milwaukee, WI.

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Office Hours

Monday8:30 am–1:30 pm
Tuesday11:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–1:30 pm
Thursday11:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday11:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 599-795 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableOne Bedroom599-795 sq ft
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two Bedroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 726-953 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableTwo Bedroom726-953 sq ft
  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 Beds, 2 baths

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1248 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable3 Beds, 2 baths1248 sq ft

    Three Bedroom

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1296 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableThree Bedroom1296 sq ft
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 30 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 2018

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Application Fee Per Applicant$100.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lotiadditional space may be availble
  • 1 Max

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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2215 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Getting Around

  • 70 / 100 Moderately walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 60 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Cafes

    Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Parks

    Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Riverside University High School

Milwaukee School District
1615 East Locust Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1229 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
4/10

Lincoln Center of the Arts

Milwaukee School District
820 East Knapp Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (309 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
3/10

Carver Academy

Milwaukee School District
1900 North 1st Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (324 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
4/10

Elm Creative Arts Elementary School

Milwaukee School District
900 West Walnut Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (335 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
3/10

Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts

Milwaukee School District
800 West Walnut Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (270 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Garfield Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre

108 East Wells Street
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

Pabst Mansion

2000 West Wisconsin Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.72 miles away

Oriental Theater

2230 North Farwell Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

2826 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

Radioshack

6407 W North Ave
7 minute drive / 3.66 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Milwaukee Area Technical College - Downtown Milwaukee Campus

700 West State Street
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

Milwaukee School of Engineering

1025 N Broadway
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Marquette University

1250 W Wisconsin Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

2305 N Prospect Ave
5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

Sendik's Food Market

8616 W North Ave
10 minute drive / 5.05 miles away

Aldi

6825 N Port Washington Rd
12 minute drive / 5.67 miles away

Hospitals

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

2323 N Lake Dr
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin

475 W River Woods Pkwy
5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

Wheaton Franciscan St Joseph

5000 W Chambers St
6 minute drive / 2.98 miles away

Military Bases

Wisconsin Air National Guard

17 minute drive / 8.38 miles away

US Air Force Reserve

18 minute drive / 8.75 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Lake Park

3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.
5 minute drive / 2.75 miles away

Mitchell Park Conservatory

524 S. Layton Blvd.
5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

Havenwoods State Forest

6141 N. Hopkins Street
11 minute drive / 5.33 miles away

Garfield Apartments has 5 parks within 10.2 miles, including Lake Park, Mitchell Park Conservatory, Havenwoods State Forest, Brown Deer Park, and Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Shopping Centers

Pleasant Street Center

306-C W Pleasant St
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Milwaukee Landmark Mall

2100 W North Ave
3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

East Pointe Marketplace

605 E Lyon St
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

Garfield Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Halyard Park

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Near North Side

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Milwaukee Studio Apartments $1,397$675$10,000+
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,625$486$10,000+
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,079$592$8,330
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,555$800$10,000+
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,581$1,350$10,000+
Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,500$700$2,300

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