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1688b N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors throughout add a classic touch, while 10 photos and strong value for money provide helpful insight into the listing. Nearby schools, abundant restaurants and parks, plus a mix of age groups and mixed-use spaces, point to a lively area with convenient everyday access.
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
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 1688B N Van Buren St, Lower East Side
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | No Dogs |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Other
| No Cats |
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
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1688B N Van Buren St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 57% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Lower East Side.
Immediate occupancy if needed. 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!!!!! Apartment Features: 966 square feet of living space 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom Hardwood floors Shared, coin-operated laundry conveniently located in the basement Enjoy a comfortable living space with a blend of hardwood flooring. Take advantage of the convenience of on-site shared laundry. Make this your next home! Contact us today t 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 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.6 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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 57% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,195 |
| 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 | $1,271 |
| September 2026 | $1,285 |
| October 2026 | $1,275 |
| November 2026 | $1,287 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,347 |
| 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 | $1,871 |
| September 2026 | $2,187 |
| October 2026 | $2,430 |
| November 2026 | $2,395 |
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Can I afford to live at 1688b N Van Buren St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$41,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $1,050 |
| 1 year ago | $1,125 |
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
Getting around Milwaukee near 1688b N Van Buren St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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, Milwaukee
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide 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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