Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (124 Rentals)

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Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewater East priced from $680. Buckingham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Brewer's HillEfficiencyStudio,1BA$710
1503-15 E Kane PlSouth Facing StudioStudio,1BA$745
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$765
Edgeview ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$825
Edgewater ApartmentsNo Availabilty1BR,1BA$850
Prospective1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, WI

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $0.67 price per square foot 709 E Brady St Model at 709 E Brady St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 1624 N Warren Ave Model at 1624 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,595 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
709 E Brady St, Unit 1709 E Brady St3BR,1BA$0.67
1624 N Warren Ave, Unit Lower1624 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
1622 N Warren Ave, Unit Upper1622 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.34
718 E Pearson St, Unit 2 bedroom Rear Lower718 E Pearson St2BR,1BA$1.10
1695 N Cass St, Unit Lower Duplex Unit1695 N Cass St1BR,1BA$1.20
1821 N Astor St, Unit Lower1821 N Astor St2BR,1BA$1.63
1659 N Warren Ave, Unit upper1659 N Warren Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Juneau Village Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
1622 E Irving Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Lower East Side Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower East Side is at Buckingham Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment is $680 at Edgewater East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East Side is starting from $1,175 at East Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Urbanite and starts from $2,995.

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