
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $720 (33 Rentals)


Royal Plaza Apartments

Oakland Properties

The Shorecrest

Prospective

Carlton Apartments

Oakland

Maryland Park Apartments
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2021 E Park Pl

Leiland

Cambridge Manor

Urbanite

Eastsider

Cambridge North

Walker's Landing Apartments

Rhythm
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Latitude

The Fitz

1819 N Cambridge Ave

2583 N Murray

North Murray Avenue Apartments

1671 N Prospect Ave

2632 N Oakland Ave

1709 E Park Pl
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2636 N Oakland Ave

Maryland Arms Apartments

1503-1515 E Kane Pl

1622 E Irving Pl

Prospect Downs

Ivanhoe

2637 N Cramer St

Brewer's Point Apartments
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Keystone on Brady
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 Oakland Properties which is listed at $750, 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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