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Highlights

  • Heat
  • Newly renovated apartment
  • Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit
  • New flooring

Location

1218 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53206, USA|North Division
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Property Overview

1218 W Locust St offers a newly renovated, spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with new flooring and heating, making it an appealing choice for renters. Scoring 8.3 out of 10 overall on Zumper, it features a competitive price, impressive amenities, and an excellent location, all rated at 9 out of 10. Additionally, its proximity to a top-rated high school, just about 0.31 miles away, enhances its desirability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1218 W Locust St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1218 W Locust St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

2/12 bed1 bath944 sqft

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Amenities for 1218 W Locust St

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCeiling Fan
Private BalconyVinyl Flooring
Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Grounds

Garage Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

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REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$50

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Building details

Property details

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About 1218 W Locust St

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeNorth Division 1218 W Locust St

Welcome to this newly renovated apartment! This spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit features modern updates throughout, including new flooring, fresh paint, with appliances!Please note: Application fee is $28.50. There is also a refundable earnest money fee of $75.00 to submit an application. Base Rent: $1,045 per month, landscaping and snow removal included. Owner pays: Water and sewerTenant pays: Electric, gas, heat, hot water and A/C if applicable. Lease Term: 12 months Tenant must obtain renters insurance before move in. We DO NOT accept third party applications. If you would like to apply, please contact the number provided.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1218 W Locust St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1218 W Locust St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1218 W Locust St
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1218 W Locust St stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1218 W Locust St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garage parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1218 W Locust St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1218 W Locust St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1218 W Locust St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1218 W Locust St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1218 W Locust St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in North Division

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
North Division
Milwaukee
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,009
June 2024$1,014
July 2024$1,023
August 2024$1,040
September 2024$1,045
October 2024$1,035
November 2024$1,049
December 2024$1,002
January 2025$998
February 2025$998
March 2025$1,000
April 2025$1,057
May 2025$1,081
June 2025$1,097
July 2025$1,119
August 2025$1,144
September 2025$1,116
October 2025$1,099
November 2025$1,091
December 2025$1,095
January 2026$1,101
February 2026$1,101
March 2026$1,095
April 2026$1,095
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Division
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$675
June 2024$675
July 2024$675
August 2024$675
September 2024$675
October 2024$675
November 2024$675
December 2024$675
January 2025$675
February 2025$675
March 2025$675
April 2025$675
May 2025$675
June 2025$675
July 2025$675
August 2025$675
September 2025$675
October 2025$675
November 2025$675
December 2025$675

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Hopkins Lloyd Community School

1503 w hopkins st

milwaukee, WI, 53206

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C-

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921 w meinecke ave

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B-

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milwaukee, WI, 53233

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Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 w wisconsin ave

milwaukee, WI, 53233

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Neighborhood

North Division | Milwaukee, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Milwaukee near 1218 W Locust St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1218 W Locust St, Milwaukee

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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