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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 Lakeside Apartments priced from $695. Fairmount 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
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
1315 CassStudioStudio,1BA$795
East Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, WI

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 2611-2613 N Stowell Ave in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 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.
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
101 W Meinecke Ave, Unit 105101 W Meinecke Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat1773 N Astor St3BR,1BA$1.12
Summerfield1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.22
2313 N Holton St2313 N Holton St2BR,1BA$1.33
DevonshireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR,1BA$1.30

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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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 $750 at Colonial 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 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 2611-2613 N Stowell Ave and starts from $2,100.

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

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

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The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students

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, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.

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A Local Experts 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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