Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (106 Rentals)

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property at 1531 N Jackson St

1531 N Jackson St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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1675 N Marshall 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 $513. Edgewater East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. 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$513
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
1315 CassFront EfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
1527 MarshallRENT SPECIAL 03Studio,1BA$795
Prospect DownsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
1029 E Knapp St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1203 E Brady St Model at 1203 E Brady St, Unit A in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Albion starting at $1,910 with a $1.27 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 St2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Albion3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit LowerUnit1726 N Arlington Pl3BR,1BA$1.00
1624 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1624 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Summerfield2 Bed / 1 Bath + Den2BR,1BA$1.10
Ingram PlaceC MR2BR,2BA$1.21
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
1659 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1659 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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!

Getting Around the Lower East Side Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $513 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 $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 $1,105.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.