Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (164 Rentals)

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2204 E Locust St
$1,020 - $4,180
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2204 E Locust St

2204 E Locust StMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2206 E Locust St, Unit 2106
$1,020
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2206 E Locust St, Unit 2106

2206 E Locust StMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2934 N Maryland Ave
$1,020 - $1,720
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2934 N Maryland Ave

2934 N Maryland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2312 E Wyoming Pl, Unit G
$1,095
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2312 E Wyoming Pl, Unit G

2312 E Wyoming PlMilwaukee, WI 53202
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1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower
$1,150
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1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower

1649 N Warren AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $615. 1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$615
1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
1503-15 E Kane PlEfficiencyStudio,1BA$745
Oakland PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$750
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Carlton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Royal Plaza Apartments1A1BR,1BA$925
Ingram PlaceG MR1BR,1BA$945
Maryland Park Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
Prospective1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 2611-2613 N Stowell Ave in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at The Shorecrest starting at $1,850 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Shorecrest3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.28
1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat1773 N Astor St3BR,1BA$1.16
2018 Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1649 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
3114 North Newhall Street2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.20
3245 N Oakland2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $993.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Royal Plaza Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in East Side costs $4,180.

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 9 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 $157 which is $4,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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