Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (373 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 RW Apartments I and II priced from $513. MLK Library Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$513
MLK Library Apartments2x1-V2BR,1BA$667
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$775
Edgeview ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $0.72 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 3322 N Downer Ave Model at 3322 N Downer Ave, Unit 3322 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.72
3322 N Downer Ave, Unit 33223322 N Downer Ave4BR,2BA$1.11
4437 N Murray Ave, Unit lower4437 N Murray Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
1712 E Park Pl, Unit 11712 E Park Pl3BR,1BA$1.06
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
106 W Keefe Ave, Unit 4106 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit Rear Upper106-108 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
1682 N Franklin Pl, Unit Lower1682 N Franklin Pl2BR,1BA$1.00
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Park at 1824 Student Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11

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Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 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 $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $2,995.

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 17 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 $143 which is $2,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.