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- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $1,200-$2,000 Pricing
- 546–861 Square Feet
About Playbill Flats
Located in the heart of downtown in the Westown neighborhood, Playbill Flats is the combination of historic elegance and modern luxury. These newly renovated apartments offer studio, one and two bedroom layouts with panoramic lake and city views. Residents will find themselves within walking distance of downtown's best attractions including 3rd St. Market Hall, Fiserv forum, 3rd st. entertainment district and the lakefront. Onsite amenities include dog wash and play area, fitness center, club room, coworking space, theater & maker's space.
Playbill Flats is located in the Westown Neighborhood and 53203 Zip code of Milwaukee, WI. This community is professionally managed by Hempel
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24-hour Fitness Room
- Attached Parking Structure
- Club Room
- Coworking Space
- Direct Access To 3rd St. Market Hall
- Dog Agility Run
- Dog Grooming Station
- Maker's Space
- Movie Theater
- Onsite Convenience Store
- Package Room
- Pickleball Courts
- Skywalk Access
Property Contact Info
- Listed by:
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- Call Us:
- (414) 250-7399
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Office Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Playbill Flats offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,300 and having 546–861 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Floorplan 06
From $1,300
Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ftAvailable Oct 1Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,300 October 1, 2026 706 546 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Intercom
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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Unit 706 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,300
View Details and Rent EstimateModel Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,200 - $1,500
Apartment Model: 06From $1,200Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ftAvailable October 1, 2026FloorplansPhotos![]()
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06 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 706Apartment Model: 06$1,300Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ftAvailable October 1, 2026![]()
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Floorplan 04
From $1,500
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 637 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft From $1,500 Available Now 04 637 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Intercom
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,500 - $2,000
Apartment Model: 04From $1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 637 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplansPhotos![]()
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$1,470
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 732 sq ftAvailable Aug 1Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,470 August 1, 2026 607 732 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Intercom
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit 607 Gallery
Floorplans
Unit 607 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,470
View Details and Rent EstimateModel Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,470
Apartment Model: 07B$1,4701 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 732 sq ftAvailable August 1, 2026![]()
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07B - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 607Apartment Model: 07B$1,4701 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 732 sq ftAvailable August 1, 2026![]()
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Unit: 607 - Floorplan 2 $1,580
More 1 bedroom units
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 637 sq ftAvailable Oct 1Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,580 October 1, 2026 804 637 Unit 804 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,580
View Details and Rent EstimateApartment Unit: 804Apartment Model: 04$1,5801 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 637 sq ftAvailable October 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Floorplan 03B
From $1,860
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 861 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,860 Available Now 403 861 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Intercom
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit 403 Gallery
Floorplans
Unit 403 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,860
View Details and Rent EstimateModel Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,805 - $1,865
Apartment Model: 03BFrom $1,8052 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 861 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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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.
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Property Information
- Renovated In Sep 2022
- 138 Units
- 14 Stories
- Built in 1907
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00
Pet Policy and Fees
Cats
- 2 Pet Limit
Dogs
- 2 Pet Limit
- 80 Lb Weight Limit
Breed Restrictions
Parking Info and Fees
- Garage ParkingiParking is offered through Interstate Parking
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.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- On Site Retail
- Pet Washing Station
- Property Manager On Site
- Pet Play Area
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- 24 Hour Access
- Key Fob Entry
Community Features
- Disposal Chutes
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Lounge
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Waterfront
- Controlled Access
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pickleball Court
- Playground
Interior Features
- Storage Space
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wi Fi
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Pantry
- Granite Countertops
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- Built In Bookshelves
- Linen Closet
- Views
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Hardwood Floors
- Loft Layout
Map
231 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playbill Flats
Where is Playbill Flats located?
Playbill Flats is located at 231 W Wisconsin Ave near the Westown area of Milwaukee, WI
What is the current rent range at Playbill Flats?
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Playbill Flats currently range from $1,300 to $1,860
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Playbill Flats are
- Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday By Appointment
- Sunday By Appointment
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Highly recommend living elsewhere
May 30, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
Property manager seems to always blow off the fact that the HVAC system does not work! Peoples apartments are on upwards of 80 degrees and they are doing nothing. Peoples dogs are suffering! I have asked what the problem with the HVAC system is and all they mention is they are "trying to fix it" when I asked when it will be fixed they said "they do not want to over promise anything." The leasing office and manager lack communication, professionalism, and sense of urgency. They do not update you ...
on important information until you call them multiple times to get someone on the phone. I will continue to call the phone number listed on their website until someone picks up....usually 5-8 tries. Don't even bother leaving a voicemail. I left 3 voicemails for them prior to move in asking when I could pick my keys up and never heard back from them! Finally after days of calling someone picked up the phone and scheduled me for a key pick up time (2 days prior to move in). 2 hours prior to my scheduled move in time, I got a call from the leasing specialist and they told me they had a different time scheduled for me to pick up my keys?! Another communication issue is the fact they gave us a written notice in the door saying they would be entering to redo locks on our doors on "Thursday and Friday." I called leasing office (3 times) and asked when they were coming to do the lock because it was Friday afternoon. The property manager said "well it looks like they said it would be getting done Friday or Monday"? They seem to have no urgency or care about their residents! I have met complete strangers who have had the exact same experience as me but they moved in a full year prior to me (she was one of trust residents to move in). I have met residents who have lived here for a year and have yet to see a working HVAC systems and claim their apartments in the winter get as low as 55 and managements solution was a space heater lol.
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Great apartment. Great price.
March 13, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
I’ve been here for almost a year. The maintenance/staff are super helpful and friendly. Having a washer/dryer in unit with this price is unheard of.
Only wish parking was better, but living downtown, that is hard to come by….
The location is amazing. Close to everything.
Property Manager Responded
June 1, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you have had a positive stay at our property. We greatly appreciate your kind words regarding our maintenance staff and the helpful and friendly service they have provided.
Decent Value, Okay Staff, Awful Parking
July 18, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
For an apartment downtown with recent renovations and new appliances, Playbill feels like a decent value.
There are definitely a lot of kinks the staff and management company are actively working out. While the staff is typically responsive they are rarely helpful and their communication is sub par. Appliances seem to have issues regularly (including AC and Dishwashers) and very few of the amenities they list online are actually completed and usable. Elevators have regularly been down which can ...
be a major issue for those living on the top floors.
Also be warned, the images online of the Gym for Playbill Flats is not the gym you will have access to if you live here. The Playbill Flats “gym” is not very well equipped if you’re looking for something other than basic cardio machines. Planet Fitness, The WAC, or Golds Gym would likely be better options.
Lastly, know that although Playbill advertises parking, they do not offer if themselves but rather use a much larger company called Interstate Parking (which has no liability for your car even while paying $100+ per month for the service). This is SUPER IMPORTANT to understand as break ins, car theft and car vandalism are rampant in The Avenue Lot and on Wisconsin Avenue.
Renters would be well advised to look into this before trusting your car to that parking lot and/or Interstate Parking. There have been 20+ cars damaged and broken into in recent weeks (it is July 2022 as of writhing this).
For the price, I’d say Playbill offers decent value if you are willing to deal with some minor and major annoyances (probably don’t park your car there either…).
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Property Manager Responded
July 19, 2022
Hello, My name is Aaron. I'm the Property Manager for Playbill Flats. I'm sorry to hear that you've had a less than perfect experience thus far. We strive to make each and every residents living experience the best it can be. While there are a few things directly out of our control, I'd love the opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss each and every one of your concerns to see how we can improve upon our service and earn a better rating from you. Please reach out to me directly via email to asmith@hempelcompanies.com, or by phone. 414-727-3589.
Nearby Schools
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
Milwaukee School District
1017 North 12th Street
Public School - Grades PK-12 (286 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
Lincoln Center of the Arts
Milwaukee School District
820 East Knapp Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (309 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
Milwaukee School District
800 West Walnut Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (270 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Milwaukee School District
2300 West Highland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (959 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
Golda Meir School
Milwaukee School District
1615 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Public School - Grades K-12 (1192 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Playbill Flats.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Walgreens
2826 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
4 minute drive / 2.07 miles away
Autozone
4227 W Orchard St
7 minute drive / 3.37 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
Groceries
Whole Foods
2305 N Prospect Ave
5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away
Sendik's Food Market
8616 W North Ave
12 minute drive / 5.74 miles away
Aldi
4615 W Layton Ave
13 minute drive / 6.42 miles away
Hospitals
Military Bases
Wisconsin Air National Guard
14 minute drive / 6.93 miles away
US Air Force Reserve
15 minute drive / 7.34 miles away
Parks and Recreation
Playbill Flats has 5 parks within 9.4 miles, including Mitchell Park Conservatory, Lake Park, Havenwoods State Forest, Brown Deer Park, and Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Shopping Centers
Playbill Flats has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $675 | $9,797 |
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| Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,742 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Milwaukee 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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