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1688b N Van Buren St #UPPER, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Property Overview
Convenient access to nearby schools, including a top-rated elementary school less than 0.1 miles away and a top-rated high school within about 0.6 miles, adds to the appeal. Strong value for money, 10 photos for a clearer preview, and a lively surrounding area with many restaurants, mixed-use spaces, cultural spots, and entertainment venues make it stand out.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 1688B N Van Buren St, Lower East Side
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | No Dogs |
Other
| No Cats |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1688B N Van Buren St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 28% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Lower East Side.
Two bedroom apartment with hardwood floors throughout located near MSOE, Marquette University and MATC. The Lower East Side of Milwaukee serves as a microcosm of the outlying East side neighborhoods and the city itself. Destination streets like Brady and North Ave are at an arm's reach, as is Lake Michigan and downtown to the south. Dynamic bars and lounges rub shoulders with established cafes and sumptuous restaurant options in this hip hood. Parks and green space dot the Lower East Side, and abundant businesses and other services make it very walk-able. LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND ANGELOS PIANO BAR AND DIRECTLY EAST OF MANGO'S CAFE!!!!! Other tenant charges: Tenant is responsible for Gas& Electric. Water/Sewer
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 1688B N Van Buren St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lower East Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 53202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Lower East Side
2-bedroom apartments at 1688B N Van Buren St cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,153 |
| September 2024 | $1,195 |
| October 2024 | $1,178 |
| November 2024 | $1,189 |
| December 2024 | $1,152 |
| January 2025 | $1,158 |
| February 2025 | $1,192 |
| March 2025 | $1,213 |
| April 2025 | $1,249 |
| May 2025 | $1,249 |
| June 2025 | $1,261 |
| July 2025 | $1,236 |
| August 2025 | $1,237 |
| September 2025 | $1,250 |
| October 2025 | $1,236 |
| November 2025 | $1,244 |
| December 2025 | $1,202 |
| January 2026 | $1,206 |
| February 2026 | $1,207 |
| March 2026 | $1,291 |
| April 2026 | $1,299 |
| May 2026 | $1,304 |
| June 2026 | $1,330 |
| July 2026 | $1,294 |
| August 2026 | $1,262 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,286 |
| September 2024 | $2,290 |
| October 2024 | $2,277 |
| November 2024 | $2,313 |
| December 2024 | $2,315 |
| January 2025 | $2,291 |
| February 2025 | $2,309 |
| March 2025 | $2,306 |
| April 2025 | $2,277 |
| May 2025 | $2,287 |
| June 2025 | $2,288 |
| July 2025 | $2,267 |
| August 2025 | $2,268 |
| September 2025 | $2,276 |
| October 2025 | $2,286 |
| November 2025 | $2,294 |
| December 2025 | $2,295 |
| January 2026 | $2,177 |
| February 2026 | $2,103 |
| March 2026 | $1,928 |
| April 2026 | $1,817 |
| May 2026 | $1,840 |
| June 2026 | $1,878 |
| July 2026 | $1,822 |
| August 2026 | $1,611 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1688b N Van Buren St #UPPER?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$46,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,125 |
| 5 years ago | $975 |
Schools near 1688B N Van Buren St
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 1688b N Van Buren St #UPPER
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
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1688b N Van Buren St #UPPER, 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
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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