Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (161 Rentals)

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1714 N Cass StMilwaukee, 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
1315 CassStudioStudio,1BA$795
1527 MarshallStudioStudio,1BA$825
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
1029 E Knapp St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Carlton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Empire BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lake CrestCorner1BR,1BA$920
Edgewater Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit 1 Model at 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 1773 N Astor St Model at 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat starting at $1,395 with a $1.12 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.
1700 - 1702 N Farwell AveUnit 12BR,1.5BA$1.03
1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat1773 N Astor St3BR,1BA$1.12
1685 N Franklin Pl, Unit Upper Unit1685 N Franklin Pl3BR,1BA$1.48
1228 E Brady St, Unit A1228 E Brady St2BR,1BA$1.27
Summerfield1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.28
2313 N Holton St2313 N Holton St2BR,1BA$1.33
DevonshireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
1131 E Kane Pl, Unit 11131 E Kane Pl2BR,1BA$1.47

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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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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 $875 at 1029 E Knapp St.

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 Astor Hotel Apartments and starts from $2,200.

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