Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $544 (166 Rentals)

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Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $675. The Astor Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$675
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio, 1BA$700
Pleasant ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$725
Prospect Kane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$795
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio, 1BA$795
1517 Royall Pl0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$815
Edgeview ApartmentsNo Availability1BR, 1BA$825
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio, 1BA$825
1029 E Knapp St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$895
Cambridge ManorBradyStudio, 1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.53 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 baths Model at 1816 E Kane Pl in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 3 BR Model at Embassy Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood starting at $1,795 with a $1.62 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1816 E Kane Pl4 Beds, 3 baths4BR, 3BA$1.53
Embassy Apartments3 BR3BR, 1.5BA$1.62
Coronet2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.52
RW Apartments I and II2x2 965sf2BR, 2BA$0.84
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.32
1516 E Brady StUnit 11BR, 1BA$1.47
Viking1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.59
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR, 1BA$1.30
Juneau Village Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.72
Lake Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.68

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower East Side is at Fairmount Apartments listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment is $795 at Prospect Kane Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East Side is starting from $917 at RW Apartments I and II.

What is the most affordable Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Embassy Apartments and starts from $1,795.

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