Whether you're house hunting or not, sometimes it can be entertaining to check out a luxury real estate listing to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. So what exactly does the top of the line of Milwaukee's rental market currently look like — and just how top-tier are the features one might score at these ginormous price points?
We scanned local listings in Milwaukee via rental website Zumper to locate the city's most posh listings.
Take a look at these select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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1331 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive (Haymarket)
First off, notice this single-family home located at 1331 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive in Haymarket. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it spans 5,286 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Milwaukee is approximately $925/month, this spot is currently priced at $3,500/month. What makes it so high-priced?
In the home, you can anticipate heated hardwood floors, a deck, high ceilings, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island and a walk-in closet. There's also garage parking and an elevator. As stylish as this set-up might appear, pets are not welcome.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
545 E. Wells St., #501 (Juneau Town)
Then, check out this condo located at 545 E. Wells St., #501, in Juneau Town. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's 1,619 square feet in size. This rental is currently priced at $2,974/month. What, exactly, makes it so expensive?
The apartment features hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, a balcony, both heating and air conditioning, granite countertops, high ceilings, a walk-in closet and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building offers garage parking, a fitness center, secured entry and an elevator. As plush as this home might appear, cats and dogs are not kosher.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
1001 N. Old World Third St. (Kilbourn Town)
Finally, there's this condo located at 1001 N. Old World Third St. in Kilbourn Town. It has one bedroom and one bathroom, and it encompasses 2,000 square feet. Whereas the average price for a one-bedroom rental in Milwaukee is roughly $1,145/month, this spot is currently priced at $2,400/month. What, precisely, makes it so high-priced?
The condo boasts hardwood floors, high ceilings, a dishwasher, built-in storage features and plenty of natural light. Building amenities include assigned parking. Inhabiting this voluminous house is a human-only thing: pets are not welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
