Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (255 Rentals)

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East Village, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewater East priced from $680. Buckingham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Lakeside ApartmentsStudio RemodledStudio,1BA$725
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Prospect DownsStudioStudio,1BA$840
829 N. CassStandard Studio Old KitchenStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, WI

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $0.77 price per square foot 600 E Ogden Ave Model at 600 E Ogden Ave, Unit UW in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 starting at $2,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
600 E Ogden Ave, Unit UW600 E Ogden Ave3BR,2BA$0.77
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
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
Viking2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
433 E Lloyd St, Unit 433 Lower433 E Lloyd St2BR,1BA$1.16
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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East Village, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at Buckingham Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $680 at Edgewater East.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $850 at Lancaster Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Village 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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