
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $917 (96 Rentals)


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2932 N Holton St

2935 N Bremen St

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1658 N Van Buren St

2470 N Holton St

2636 N Weil St

2753 N Holton St

605 E Wright St

1857 N Warren Ave
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605 E Auer Ave

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Belleview Terrace Apartments

1818 N Pulaski St

1659 N Arlington Pl

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Carriage Court

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The Shorecrest

Royall Villas
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Birch Tree Court

1704 E Locust St, Unit 7

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Saxony Manor

3245 N Oakland

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Ariel Place

1209-09B E Kane Pl

2573 N Bartlett Ave

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1662 N Cass St, Unit 1662A
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1013 E Center St, Unit 7

400 E Meinecke Ave, Unit 400 E Meinecke

2931 N Bartlett Ave

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1600 E Kane Pl, Unit 1600 E. Kane Pl

Oakland Manor Apartments

2533 N Lake Dr

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1619 N Warren Ave, Unit 1619 N Warren Ave.

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2030 N Farwell Ave, Unit A

3817 N Humboldt Ave, Unit 5

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2533 N Lake Dr, Unit 2535B
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2260 N Summit Ave, Unit 205

2440 N Oakland Ave

2218 N Summit Ave, Unit 105

Riverwalk

Stowell Avenue Apartments

2400 E Bradford Ave

1704 E Locust St, Unit 3

3070 N Oakland Ave, Unit Apt 4

3043-3045-3045 N Bartlett Ave

3309 N Dousman St
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East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $700 | $4,307 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $559 | $4,111 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $917 | $5,798 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $699 | $6,918 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,700 | $4,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #30
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Riverside University High School
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is Edgeview Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Side?
Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $225 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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