
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (110 Rentals)
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1767 N Arlington Pl

Buckingham Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

East Park Apartments

Harborside Apartments

The Shorecrest

Royal Plaza Apartments
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Edgeview Apartments

London House

1660 N Arlington Pl

718 E Pearson St

Carillon Apartments

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

The Empire Building

1755 N Arlington Pl
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1755 N Arlington Pl, Unit 1

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Bon-Aire

Edgewater Apartments

1824 N Astor St

1818 N Pulaski St
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1627 N Farwell Ave, Unit B - LOWER

1759 N Arlington Pl

1759 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower

The Ambassador Apartments

1028 E Juneau Ave

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

Cambridge North

Urbanite

2075 N Cambridge Ave
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2212-2214-2214 N Holton St

2212 N Holton St

The North End

433 E Lloyd St, Unit 433 Lower

1522 N Cass St
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1659 N Arlington Pl

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Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $655 | $2,586 |
Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $513 | $5,000 |
Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $842 | $6,018 |
Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,233 | $6,715 |
Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,200 | $3,950 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Brewer's Hill | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Royal Plaza Apartments | StudioA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Prospect Downs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Prospective | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
The Empire Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $0.77 price per square foot 600 E Ogden Ave Model at 600 E Ogden Ave, Unit UW in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 1203 E Brady St Model at 1203 E Brady St, Unit A starting at $1,800 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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600 E Ogden Ave, Unit UW | 600 E Ogden Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
1203 E Brady St, Unit A | 1203 E Brady St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower Unit | 1726 N Arlington Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1624 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower | 1624 N Warren Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1524 East Windsor Place, Unit 1524 | 1524 East Windsor Place | 4BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Viking | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Ingram Place | C MR | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
1627 N Farwell Ave, Unit B - LOWER | 1627 N Farwell Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1759 N Arlington Pl, Unit Lower | 1759 N Arlington Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1755 N Arlington Pl, Unit 1 | 1755 N Arlington Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $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 $1,160 at Carillon 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.
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