
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (365 Rentals)
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MLK Library Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

Humboldt Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

St. Clair

Colonial Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments
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1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 1

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 20

1106 E Clarke St

1026 E Lyon St

East Park Apartments

The Shorecrest

1643 N Franklin Pl

Royal Plaza Apartments
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Van Buren Apartments

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Water Street Apartments

1527 Marshall

Lancaster Apartments

Edgeview Apartments

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

Prospective

829 N. Cass

Plaza

Casanova Apartments
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Carlton Apartments

River Rise Apartments

1317 E Albion St

3156-3158-3158 N 1st St

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1562 E Irving Plz, Unit Lower Front 1 bedroom, Unit Lower Front 1 bedroom

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2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit, Unit front rear unit

The Empire Building

Lake Crest

904 E Center St

Oakland Properties
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Shoreham Apartments

Riverwalk

3829 N Humboldt Ave, Unit 7

2455 N Maryland Ave, Unit 301

Carillon Apartments

London House

Harborside Apartments

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1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B, Unit B

2536 N Richards St, Unit 1st floor

2455 N Maryland Ave, Unit 106
A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
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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 | $1,369 | $695 | $6,122 |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $559 | $4,566 |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $667 | $7,223 |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,995 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 365 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 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $646. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $646 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Marshall Hall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| East Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 1315 Cass | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Royal Plaza Apartments | StudioA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper 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 Upper East Side apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave | Unit 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit | 2457 N 1st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 101 W Meinecke Ave, Unit 105 | 101 W Meinecke Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Devonshire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3372 N Oakland Ave, Unit Lower | 3372 N Oakland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is Colonial Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $5,000.
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 20 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 $179 which is $4,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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