
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $544 (332 Rentals)
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MLK Library Apartments

1527 Marshall

Fairmount Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Colonial Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

3365-3367-3367 N Oakland Ave

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Eastwood Apartments

Humboldt Apartments
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Van Buren Apartments

East Park Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments

The Shorecrest

1835 N 2nd St

Fortress

Royal Plaza Apartments
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Water Street Apartments

3627 N 1st St

Sixteen53 Prospect Avenue

Marneau Apartments

Claridge Hall

Casanova Apartments

London House

Plaza

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Cambridge Manor

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

1021 E Brady St

2605 N Frederick Ave

Lake Crest Apartments

1106 E Clarke St

Carillon Apartments

River Rise Apartments

Harborside Apartments

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1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B
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3178 N Booth St

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Prospect East Apartments

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2612 N Fratney St, Unit 2612 upper

1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Berkshire Apartments

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

1112 Knapp

Edgewater Apartments

2932 N Holton St
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Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Side Studio Apartments | $1,393 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $544 | $5,000 |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $647 | $8,213 |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,299 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 332 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Upper East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper East Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $675. Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $675 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $695 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio, 1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio, 1BA | $700 |
| Pleasant Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $725 |
| Marshall Hall Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Van Buren Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| East Park Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Prospect Kane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR, 1BA | $795 |
| 1417 N. Prospect Avenue | 1417 Studios | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $1.20 price per square foot TownHome Model at Shepard Townhomes in the Downtown Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 2960 N Maryland Ave Model at 2960 N Maryland Ave, Unit 2962 in the Haymarket neighborhood starting at $2,350 with a $1.18 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard Townhomes | TownHome | 4BR, 2.5BA | $1.20 |
| 2960 N Maryland Ave, Unit 2962 | 2960 N Maryland Ave | 5BR, 2BA | $1.18 |
| 3236 N Weil St | 3236 N Weil St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| San Rafael Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| The Broadmoor | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom w/ Balcony | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.09 |
| 2952 N Booth St, Unit 2952 N Booth St | 2952 N Booth St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| 108 W Keefe Ave, Unit FrontUpper | 108 W Keefe Ave | 4BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Century Building | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.87 |
| Shorewood East Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Riverside University High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper East Side is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is Prospect Kane Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $1,728.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper East Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Upper East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Upper East Side?
Cheap apartments in Upper East Side have an average cost of $120 which is $1,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
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Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

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