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$1,098 - $3,000

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904 E Pearson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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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 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $559. The Park at 1824 Student Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$559
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$750
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
2637 N Cramer St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
OaklandStudioStudio,1BA$899
Oakland PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$925
Maryland Park Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
Edgewater Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2738 N Murray Ave Model at 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 2611-2613 N Stowell Ave starting at $2,100 with a $1.31 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.
2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 27382738 N Murray Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
2945 N Frederick Ave, Unit Upper flat2945 N Frederick Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
1600 E Kane Pl, Unit 1600 E. Kane Pl1600 E Kane Pl2BR,1BA$1.40
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.27
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR,1BA$1.30
2609 N Fratney St, Unit 2609 LR2609 N Fratney St1BR,1BA$1.48

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Side, Milwaukee, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $559, 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 $221 which is $2,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

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