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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 Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $675. Lakeside 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
Fairmount ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Pleasant ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$725
Cumberland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
Marshall Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795
Van Buren ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, WI

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at San Rafael Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at The Broadmoor starting at $1,980 with a $1.23 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.
San Rafael Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.19
The Broadmoor3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.23
2457 N 1st St, Unit front upper unit 24572457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.67
The Shorecrest2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.04
1715 N Cass St, Unit 21715 N Cass St3BR,1BA$1.21
Stowell House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
2030 N. Oakland Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.09
329 E Garfield Ave, Unit 1329 E Garfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.18
RW Apartments I and II2x12BR,1BA$0.99
Ingram PlaceG MR1BR,1BA$1.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Fairmount Apartments listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $775 at Pleasant Apartments.

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 The Park at 1824 Student Apartments and starts from $849.

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An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters

Written by: Tim Brown

Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

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A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.

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