Cheap Homes for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $900 (35 Rentals)

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property at 2457 N 1st St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2457 N 1st St, Unit upper back

2457 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 2436 N 1st St

$925

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$925
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2436 N 1st St, Unit A

2436 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 3449 N Booth St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3449 N Booth St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 705 E Center St

$1,200 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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705 E Center St

MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 811 E Hadley St

$1,260

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$1,260
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$1,260

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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811 E Hadley St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 1754 N Astor St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1754 N Astor St

MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 2537 N Downer Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2537 N Downer Ave, Unit 14

2537 N Downer Ave
MilwaukeeWI53211

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Pleasant ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$725
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
Marshall Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795
Van Buren ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI

As of August 08, 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 in the Downtown Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at San Rafael Apartments starting at $1,980 with a $1.19 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.
Shepard TownhomesTownHome4BR,2.5BA$1.20
San Rafael Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.19
2457 N 1st St, Unit front upper unit 24572457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.67
The Shorecrest2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Balcony2BR,1.5BA$1.01
3062 N Oakland Ave, Unit Upper unit3062 N Oakland Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1715 N Cass St, Unit 21715 N Cass St3BR,1BA$1.21
Summerfield1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.14
1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B1851 N Pulaski St1BR,1BA$1.30
1124 E Wright St, Unit 11241124 E Wright StStudio ,1BA$1.27

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Upper East Side, Milwaukee, WI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper East Side?

There are currently 914 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $559 to $15,000. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $900 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper East Side ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,800.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper East Side range from $799 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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