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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
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825
Sixteen53StudioStudio,1BA$840
1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Cambridge ManorBradyStudio,1BA$899
Beerline B Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of August 10, 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 in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Albion starting at $2,295 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. 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
Albion3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
The Shorecrest2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Viking2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.47
1715 N Cass St, Unit 21715 N Cass St3BR,1BA$1.21
2030 N. Oakland Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.09
1316 E Brady St, Unit B1316 E Brady St2BR,1BA$1.50
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
1608 N Franklin Pl., Unit Upper1608 N Franklin Pl.2BR,1BA$1.32
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR,1BA$1.30

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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.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 $775 at Pleasant 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 $1,125 at Prospect Kane Apartments.

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 The Astor Hotel Apartments and starts from $2,200.

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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, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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