Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (246 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 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $615. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$615
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Belleview Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, WI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at The Shamrock - West & East starting at $1,875 with a $1.21 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$1.17
The Shamrock - West & East3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.21
1203 E Brady St, Unit A1203 E Brady St3BR,1.5BA$0.99
1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit LowerUnit1726 N Arlington Pl3BR,1BA$1.00
Oakland Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
800 E Pearson StPrivate Entrance2BR,1BA$1.19
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.17
Oakview ManorOne Bedroom One Bath-31BR,1BA$1.23
401 E Lloyd St, Unit 401401 E Lloyd St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Lakeside 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 Edgeview 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 $615.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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