Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (264 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
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$775
Edgeview ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$825
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Lancaster Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, WI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.72 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.
2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 27002700 N Prospect Ave4BR,2BA$1.13
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.72
1712 E Park Pl, Unit 11712 E Park Pl3BR,1BA$1.06
***$1000 OFF FIRST MONTH**2534 N Prospect-...3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.22
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
2819 N Cramer St, Unit Lower2819 N Cramer St3BR,1BA$1.23
Viking2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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East Village, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 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 2534 N Farwell Ave and starts from $1,700.

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