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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 Oakland priced from $795. 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
OaklandStudioStudio,1BA$795
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Prospect DownsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
3055 Oakland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Cumberland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.78 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.78
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
2956 -2958 North Cramer Street, Unit Lower2956 -2958 North Cramer Street3BR,1BA$1.27
1682 N Franklin Pl, Unit Lower1682 N Franklin Pl2BR,1BA$1.00
2506 N Bartlett Ave, Unit 25062506 N Bartlett Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
The Belleview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.14
1685 N Franklin Pl, Unit Lower Unit1685 N Franklin Pl3BR,1BA$1.36
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 544 Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $569 to $4,974. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $950 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $950 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,978.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $569 to $4,974, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,898 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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