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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Bike storage
  • Snow removal
  • Heat
  • Spacious living areas
  • Cooking gas

Location

1915 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Management

Wilkins Property Management

Leasing office

(414) 224-7570

Property Overview

The Drake offers a strong overall renter experience with an 8.4 Zumper expert rating, supported by high marks for amenities and location, plus competitive pricing and dependable quality and trustworthiness. Notable features include on-site laundry, bike storage, snow removal, heat, spacious living areas, and cooking gas, with added appeal for pet-friendly living, work-from-home convenience, utilities included in rent, high-speed internet, and 14 photos for an easier preview.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Drake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Drake has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Central heat
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra storage

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2 Bedroom Renovated Kitchen DW Front2 bed1 bath$1,625 /mo1 unit availableThis stunning Milwaukee apartment is steps away from the Lake, accessible via the Oak Leaf Trail, and is the perfect place for students, young professionals, or anyone looking for a cute and quiet place to call home. With ornate building features from its past history as a premier Milwaukee hotel, this two bedroom has a super cute kitchen, spacious living and bedroom areas, and a very functional layout that makes it feel like home. With a newly renovated kitchen and it's location in the beautiful Eastside neighborhood, this apartment is truly a must-see! Close to Milwaukee County Transit, Whole Foods, North Ave, Brady Street Restaurants, Lake Michigan, Walking Paths, Downtown, UWM, and more! Included in Rent: Heat Hot Water Cooking Gas Snow Removal Tenant Responsible For: Electricity Trash/Recycling Water/Sewer Internet

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Amenities for The Drake

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot WaterLocked Storage Unit

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Locked LobbyOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Services

On-Site ManagementOnsite Building Manager
Package ServiceSnow Removal
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

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units32

About The Drake

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side The Drake

Charming historic building located on Prospect Ave. The Drake has a beautiful locked lobby, on-site laundry and bike storage available to all tenants.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Drake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Drake has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Drake
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, The Drake is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Lower East Side. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
The Drake goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Drake 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.
The Drake 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·8A 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.
Anyone looking for quality at a great value will find The Drake to be an attractive option. Renters can also rely on this rental to provide them with accurate information they need to find the living experience they desire.
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.

The Drake is great for:

Pet owners

  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

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

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 The Drake compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.1 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.9 miles away

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Rent trends in Lower East Side

2-bedroom apartments at The Drake cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$915
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$885
April 2026$895
May 2026$912
June 2026$910
July 2026$875
August 2026$892
September 2026$930
October 2026$940
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,306
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$834
April 2026$838
May 2026$849
June 2026$846
July 2026$835
August 2026$816
September 2026$821
October 2026$806

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1915 N Prospect Ave?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
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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Schools near The Drake

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 1915 N Prospect Ave

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

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 1915 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally 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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