
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $570 (34 Rentals)


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3127 N Bartlett Ave

1741 N Farwell Ave, Unit 3rd floor

Viking

1821 N Pulaski St

721 E Center St

RW Apartments I and II

2945 N Oakland Ave
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2564 N Humboldt Blvd

3040 N Fratney St

2863 N Fratney St, Unit 2863

1775 N Astor St

2220 N Holton St

2924 N Maryland Ave

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1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat, Unit lower flat

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2407 E Linnwood Ave, Unit 2407 E Linnwood Avenue, Unit 2407 E Linnwood Avenue
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3267 N Bartlett Ave, Unit UWM / East-Side 3BR lower flat, Unit UWM / East-Side 3BR lower flat

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2744 N Murray Ave

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1203 E Brady St

2627 N Bartlett Ave

Lake Drive Manor

Versailes Apartments

2735 N Murray Ave

Stowell Place Apartments
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1700 E Belleview Pl

2716 N Buffum St

Ingram Place

2505-2513 E Park Pl

2526-2530 N Prospect Ave

1862 N Cambridge Ave

Stanley Apartments

3245 N Oakland
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1902 E Linnwood Ave

2313 E Webster Pl
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 | $1,643 | $720 | $3,910 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $559 | $5,846 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $870 | $5,588 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $570 | $5,038 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,995 | $4,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #32
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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is The Park at 1824 Student Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,800.
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 26 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 $193 which is $2,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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