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Highlights
- Off-street parking
- Nearby restaurants
- Private unit entrances
Location
2138 N Buffum St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA|Brewer's Hill
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Property Overview
2138 N Buffum St offers a practical mix of location and home features, with strengths that may appeal to a range of buyers. It stands out for its notable characteristics and overall advantages, making it a solid option for those seeking a property with balanced appeal and useful features.
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
More space- Middle school nearby
- Central heat
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Work-from-home
Amenities for 2138 N Buffum St, Brewer's Hill
Features
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Central Heat | Double Sink Vanity |
| Framed Mirrors | Hard Surface Countertops |
| Hardwood Floor | Heating |
| Pantry | Patio |
| View | Walk-in Closet |
| Washer/Dryer Hookups | Window Coverings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable | Climate Control |
| High-Speed Internet |
Community
| Controlled Access | Handrails |
| Onsite Laundry | Smoke-free |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| Availability 24 Hours | Package Service |
| Recycling |
Neighborhood
| Walking Trail |
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Policies and fees
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 2138 N Buffum St
Located in Milwaukee’s Brewers Hill neighborhood, this two-unit property offers a residential setting while keeping you close to some of the city’s best destinations. The property is just minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Fiserv Forum and the Deer District, Brady Street, Riverwest, Lakefront Brewery, the Milwaukee Riverwalk, and the Beerline Trail. Residents also have convenient access to nearby restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, public transportation, and major roads. The building features private unit entrances, off-street parking, and a shared fenced yard and rear deck.
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 2138 North Buffum Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This address has recycling pickup
- Extra Storage
- In-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- Some 2-bedrooms here are $428 more than the median rent in this area
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Brewer's Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 53212 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Brewer's Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 2138 N Buffum St cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Brewer's Hill
Milwaukee
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,192 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,722 |
| December 2024 | $1,765 |
| January 2025 | $1,859 |
| February 2025 | $1,791 |
| March 2025 | $1,808 |
| April 2025 | $1,671 |
| May 2025 | $1,558 |
| June 2025 | $1,536 |
| July 2025 | $1,570 |
| August 2025 | $1,594 |
| September 2025 | $1,632 |
| October 2025 | $1,545 |
| November 2025 | $1,467 |
| December 2025 | $1,443 |
| January 2026 | $1,433 |
| February 2026 | $1,489 |
| March 2026 | $1,470 |
| April 2026 | $1,558 |
| May 2026 | $1,664 |
| June 2026 | $1,848 |
| July 2026 | $1,932 |
| August 2026 | $1,591 |
| September 2026 | $1,637 |
| October 2026 | $1,634 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 2138 N Buffum St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$65,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 months ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $1,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 2138 N Buffum St
Carver Academy
1900 n 1st st
milwaukee, WI, 53212
PK, K-8Public
D+
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
Neighborhood
Brewer's Hill | Milwaukee, WI
Getting around Milwaukee near 2138 N Buffum St
Walking
7/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2138 N Buffum St, Milwaukee
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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