Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (168 Rentals)

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2582 N Cramer St
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2582 N Cramer St

2582 N Cramer StMilwaukee, WI 53211
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$1,219 - $1,609

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1649 N Jackson 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 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $849. 1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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$849
1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Cambridge ManorBradyStudio,1BA$899
Oakland PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$925
Carlton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
3245 N Oakland1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
2021 E Park PlstudioStudio,1BA$999
Belleview Terrace Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Royal Plaza Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.20 price per square foot TownHome Model at Shepard Townhomes in the in the Downtown Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2738 N Murray Ave Model at 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 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.
Shepard TownhomesTownHome4BR,2.5BA$1.20
2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 27382738 N Murray Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
San Rafael Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.19
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
2550 LakeB - 1/2 Off First Month's Rent3BR,2BA$1.33
The Shorecrest3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.28
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$0.95
1124 E Wright St, Unit 11241124 E Wright StStudio ,1BA$1.27

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Cumberland Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,300.

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 5 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 $141 which is $2,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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