Milwaukee/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 12, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Lower East Side, Milwaukee1935 N. Oakland Ave. | Photo: Zumper

It can be challenging to find a good deal when on the hunt for new digs. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in Lower East Side look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,050, compared to ann $800 one-bedroom median for Milwaukee as a whole.

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

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1503 E. Kane Place

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $510/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1503 E. Kane Place, is 53.4% less than the $1,095/month median rent for a studio in Lower East Side.

The unit has central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1579 N. Farwell Ave.

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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 listing is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1417 N. Prospect Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 300-square-foot studio at 1417 N. Prospect Ave., listed at $685/month.

The residence features central heating. This spot doesn't allow dogs. When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space and on-site laundry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

1535 N. Van Buren St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1535 N. Van Buren St., is listed for $725/month.

In the unit, anticipate granite countertops and central heating. The rental is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

1935 N. Oakland Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 1935 N. Oakland Ave., which is going for $780/month.

Building amenities include a resident lounge. Also, expect to find hardwood flooring and central heating in the residence. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

(Check out the listing here.)


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