Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 29, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Lower East Side, Milwaukee1535 N. Van Buren St. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap price on a rental in Lower East Side look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,200, compared to a $795 one-bedroom median for Milwaukee as a whole.

A look at local listings in Lower East Side via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Milwaukee neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1830 N. Oakland Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $525/month, this studio apartment, located at 1830 N. Oakland Ave., is 56.8% less than the $1,215/month median rent for a studio in Lower East Side.

The building offers assigned parking. Also, expect central heating in the residence. Sorry dog owners, barks are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1579 N. Farwell Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1579 N. Farwell Ave., is listed for $600/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring and central heating. The rental is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1819 N. Cambridge Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 1819 N. Cambridge Ave., which is going for $625/month.

You can expect to see large windows, a ceiling fan and central heating in the residence. This listing is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

1652 N. Humboldt Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this abode with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1652 N. Humboldt Ave., listed at $675/month.

The unit features central heating, hardwood flooring and large windows. The rental is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

1535 N. Van Buren St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 1535 N. Van Buren St., listed at $725/month.

In the unit, the listing promises central heating and granite countertops. This rental is cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Here's the listing.)


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