Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (314 Rentals)

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Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper 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 Upper East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Water Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2700 N Prospect Ave Model at 2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 2700 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 1203 E Brady St Model at 1203 E Brady St, Unit A starting at $1,500 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2700 N Prospect Ave, Unit 27002700 N Prospect Ave4BR,2BA$1.04
1203 E Brady St, Unit A1203 E Brady St3BR,1.5BA$0.99
1726 N Arlington Pl, Unit LowerUnit1726 N Arlington Pl3BR,1BA$1.00
2345 N Murray Ave, Unit 12345 N Murray Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Oakland Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 1/2 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
3210 N Richards St, Unit 32103210 N Richards St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #16

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Upper East Side, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Upper East Side Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

56 / 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 Upper East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper East Side is at Lakeside Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Side Apartment is $680 at Edgewater East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East Side is starting from $850 at Edgeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Upper East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ingram Place and starts from $1,105.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!