Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $900 (57 Rentals)

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property at 3244 N Downer Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3244 N Downer Ave

MilwaukeeWI53211
property at 2436 N 1st St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2436 N 1st St, Unit A, Unit A

2436 N 1st St
MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 2438 N 1st St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2438 N 1st St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 3062 N Oakland Ave

$1,200 - $1,650

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$1,200 - $1,650
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2 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Aug 1

3062 N Oakland Ave

MilwaukeeWI53211
property at 3451 N Booth St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3451 N Booth St

MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 705 E Center St

$1,200 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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705 E Center St

MilwaukeeWI53212

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property at 2730A N Oakland Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2730A N Oakland Ave

MilwaukeeWI53211

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 2454 N Pierce St

$1,380

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$1,380
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$1,380

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2454 N Pierce St

MilwaukeeWI53212
property at 1707 N Prospect Ave

$1,390

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$1,390
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1707 N Prospect Ave, Unit 8C, Unit 8C

1707 N Prospect Ave
MilwaukeeWI53202
property at 1775 N Astor St

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1775 N Astor St

MilwaukeeWI53202

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

Uncover Milwaukee's affordable, vibrant neighborhoods and down-to-earth charm. Get a local expert's take on the city's renaissance, favorite traditions, and famous Gemütlichkeit (cozy spirit).

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$646
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725
Marshall Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1315 CassStudioStudio,1BA$795
Maryland Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Van Buren ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI

As of May 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1700 - 1702 N Farwell AveUnit 12BR,1.5BA$1.03
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
101 W Meinecke Ave, Unit 105101 W Meinecke Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat1773 N Astor St3BR,1BA$1.12
DevonshireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
3372 N Oakland Ave, Unit Lower3372 N Oakland Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 941 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $559 to $15,000. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $900 to $4,365.

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 $4,365 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.

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 $599 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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