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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 Studio unit found at Maryland Arms Apartments priced from $750. Royal Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Prospect DownsStudioStudio,1BA$840
ProspectiveStudioStudio,1BA$895
Prospect East ApartmentsOne Bedroom - North & South1BR,1BA$985
Cambridge Manor ApartmentsThe BradyStudio,1BA$990
Lake SummitOne bedroom one bath-21BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at The Shamrock - West & East starting at $1,625 with a $1.05 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.
2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 27002700 N Prospect Ave4BR,2BA$1.13
The Shamrock - West & East3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.05
1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower Unit1726 N Arlington Pl3BR,1BA$1.00
2206 E Locust St, Unit 21202206 E Locust St2BR,1BA$1.14
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
3127 N Bartlett Ave, Unit 23127 N Bartlett Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
3235 N Bremen St, Unit 32353235 N Bremen St2BR,1BA$0.98
1627 N Farwell Ave, Unit B - LOWER1627 N Farwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
1755 N Arlington Pl, Unit 11755 N Arlington Pl2BR,1BA$1.16
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Maryland Arms Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $845 at Royal Plaza Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,195 at Royall Villas.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ingram Place and starts from $1,105.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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