Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (105 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower East Side area of Milwaukee.

property at 1815 N Astor St

$795 - $995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

1815 N Astor St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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Harborside Apartments
$950 - $2,000
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$900 - $1,950
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harborside Apartments

1570 N Prospect AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower
$1,150
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$1,150
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1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower

1649 N Warren AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Urbanite
$1,180 - $4,357
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$1,155 - $4,332
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$1,180 - $4,357
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Urbanite

1840 N Farwell 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 Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $695. 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 ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
1851 N Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Oakland1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Royal Plaza Apartments1A1BR,1BA$925
The Empire BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$950
East Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Edgewater Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 BR / 2 BA Model at The Shorecrest in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 1524 East Windsor Place Model at 1524 East Windsor Place, Unit 1524 starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 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.
The Shorecrest3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.28
1524 East Windsor Place, Unit 15241524 East Windsor Place4BR,1BA$1.54
1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat1773 N Astor St3BR,1BA$1.16
1649 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1649 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
1228 E Brady St, Unit A1228 E Brady St2BR,1BA$1.27
Harborside Apartments2BR/1BA Penthouse2BR,1BA$1.62
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
1700 - 1702 N Farwell AveUnit 21BR,1BA$1.44
Royall Villas1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Edgewater Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 $775 at Buckingham 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 $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 The Shorecrest and starts from $1,850.

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