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1819 N Cambridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1819 N Cambridge Ave

1819 N Cambridge AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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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 Edgewater East priced from $680. Buckingham 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
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit)1/11BR,1BA$795
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Lake CrestInterior1BR,1BA$910
Cambridge Manor ApartmentsThe BradyStudio,1BA$925
Royal Plaza Apartments1A1BR,1BA$925
London HouseWimbledonStudio,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $0.99 price per square foot 1203 E Brady St Model at 1203 E Brady St, Unit A in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 1726 N Arlington Pl Model at 1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit LowerUnit starting at $1,495 with a $1.00 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.
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
The Shorecrest3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.28
1708 N Farwell AveUpper2BR,1BA$1.25
1716 N Farwell AveUpper2BR,2BA$1.25
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
1659 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1659 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
800 E Pearson StPrivate Entrance2BR,1BA$1.19
1741 N Franklin Pl, Unit 11741 N Franklin Pl2BR,1BA$1.18
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 Buckingham 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 $680 at Edgewater East.

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 $850 at Edgeview 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 Ingram Place and starts from $1,431.

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