According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Lower East Side are hovering around $1,295, compared to a $995 one-bedroom median for Milwaukee as a whole.
So how does the low-end pricing on a Lower East Side rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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1869 N. Cambridge Ave.
Listed at $570/month, this 400-square-foot studio, located at 1869 N. Cambridge Ave., is 8.8 percent less than the $625/month median rent for a studio in Lower East Side.
Building amenities include an elevator, on-site laundry, on-site management and parking. In the unit, expect to find central heating, carpeting and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee, but there is a $100 security deposit.
(See the complete listing here.)
1525 E. Royall Place
Then there's this 660-square-foot with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1525 E. Royall Place, listed at $815/month.
The apartment features central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
(See the listing here.)
2019 N. Farwell Ave.
Listed at $950/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 2019 N. Farwell Ave.
Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. In the unit, expect central heating, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a dishwasher. Hairball alert: cats are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
(Here's the listing.)
1910 N. Water St.
And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 1910 N. Water St., which, with 690 square feet, is going for $1,285/month.
Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center, concierge service, garage parking and an elevator. The apartment boasts high ceilings, both air conditioning and central heating, a balcony and in-unit laundry. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
(Check out the listing here.)