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property at 904 E Pearson St

$1,098 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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904 E Pearson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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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 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $559. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$559
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795
East Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1466 N. Farwell Avenue1466 studioStudio,1BA$795
RiverwalkStudioStudio,1BA$865
OaklandStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Empire BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2018 Oakland in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at Coronet starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 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.
2018 Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Coronet2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
RW Apartments I and II2x2 965sf2BR,2BA$1.47
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
1619 N Warren Ave, Unit 1619 N Warren Ave.1619 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
1608 N Franklin Pl., Unit Upper1608 N Franklin Pl.2BR,1BA$1.41
Ingram PlaceG MR1BR,1BA$1.68
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR,1BA$1.30
Edgewater Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
LeilandStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $695.

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 $559 at RW Apartments I and II.

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 $1,305 at London House.

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 Eighteen87 and starts from $2,200.

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