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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Large closets
  • Snow removal
  • Storage units
  • Heat
  • Most utilities included

Location

1628 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Management

Wilkins Property Management

Leasing office

(414) 224-7570

Property Overview

1628 Franklin features hardwood floors, large closets, and included utilities, enhancing its appeal. With a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6, it offers excellent value and impressive amenities, scoring 9 out of 10, alongside a prime location that scores similarly high. The vibrant area supports a lively social life, pet-friendly environment, and efficient work-from-home options, making it an attractive choice for a variety of lifestyles.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” 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, 1628 Franklin is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1628 Franklin 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

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Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Mid One Bed Bright Carpet1 bed1 bath$1,175 /mo1 unit available
Front 1 Bed1 bed1 bath$1,250 /mo1 unit availableThis gorgeous one bedroom apartment is an incredible find for someone looking to live in the heart of Milwaukee's Eastside! Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone wanting to live in a quiet building while just steps from Brady Street, this place really is something special! This apartment is cat friendly, within walking distance to the lakefront, and has plenty of charm. With washer/dryer in the building, ample kitchen storage, and most utilities included, this place is the perfect place for anyone to call home! Close to Milwaukee County Transit, The Hop, Downtown, Pick and Save, Brady Street, Restaurants, Parks, Lake Michigan, and more! Included in Rent: Heat Hot Water Cooking Gas Snow Removal Tenant Responsible For: Electricity Water/Sewer Trash/Recycling Internet Other Amenities: Amazon Package Delivery Box Large Closets Locked Lobby and Key Fob Entry Storage Units on Site Parking Available Onsite Building Manager Washer/Dryer in Building Hardwood Floors Gorgeous and Ornate Trim and Features

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Amenities for 1628 Franklin

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Building

Cats OK
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 1628 Franklin

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side 1628 Franklin

This gorgeous one bedroom apartment is an incredible find for someone looking to live in the heart of Milwaukee's Eastside! Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone wanting to live in a quiet building while just steps from Brady Street, this place really is something special! This apartment is cat friendly, within walking distance to the lakefront, and has plenty of charm. With washer/dryer in the building, ample kitchen storage, and most utilities included, this place is the perfect place for anyone to call home! Close to Milwaukee County Transit, The Hop, Downtown, Pick and Save, Brady Street, Restaurants, Parks, Lake Michigan, and more! Included in Rent: Heat Hot Water Cooking Gas Snow Removal Tenant Responsible For: Electricity Water/Sewer Trash/Recycling Internet Other Amenities: Amazon Package Delivery Box Large Closets Locked Lobby and Key Fob Entry Storage Units on Site Parking Available Onsite Building Manager Washer/Dryer in Building Hardwood Floors Gorgeous and Ornate Trim and Features


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, 1628 Franklin is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1628 Franklin 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 1628 Franklin
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.
1628 Franklin 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.
1628 Franklin goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1628 Franklin 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.
1628 Franklin 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 1628 Franklin does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1628 Franklin is great for:

Social life

  • 229 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 279 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 50 parks and recreation options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 6 internet service provider options nearby

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 1628 Franklin compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Lower East Side

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% lower than 1-bedrooms in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$875
April 2024$872
May 2024$847
June 2024$849
July 2024$818
August 2024$825
September 2024$834
October 2024$890
November 2024$1,110
December 2024$1,072
January 2025$911
February 2025$855
March 2025$846
April 2025$846
May 2025$887
June 2025$864
July 2025$874
August 2025$895
September 2025$898
October 2025$912
November 2025$942
December 2025$961
January 2026$902
February 2026$909
March 2026$895
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$850
April 2024$1,233
May 2024$872
June 2024$844
July 2024$806
August 2024$845
September 2024$910
October 2024$1,303
November 2024$1,274
December 2024$1,260
January 2025$1,274
February 2025$1,292
March 2025$1,170
April 2025$882
May 2025$883
June 2025$877
July 2025$884
August 2025$867
September 2025$1,065
October 2025$1,397
November 2025$1,367
December 2025$1,351
January 2026$931
February 2026$876
March 2026$850

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,500/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,500 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,212.
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Schools near 1628 Franklin

Cass Street Elementary School

1647 n cass st

milwaukee, WI, 53202

PK, K-8Public
C-

Grant Gordon Learning Center

921 w meinecke ave

milwaukee, WI, 53206

PK, KPublic
B-

Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 w wisconsin ave

milwaukee, WI, 53233

PK, K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - Penfield Children's Center

833 north 26th st

milwaukee, WI, 53233

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - JO's Learning Academy

4801 west north ave

milwaukee, WI, 53208

PKPublic
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Getting around Milwaukee near 1628 N Franklin Pl

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1628 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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