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Highlights

  • Snow removal
  • Washer/dryer
  • Heat
  • Cooking gas
  • Garage parking
  • Cat friendly

Location

1026 E Lyon St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Management

Wilkins Property Management

Leasing office

(414) 224-7570

Property Overview

1026 E. Lyon St. is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, along with a solid quality and trustworthiness score. It offers practical features like snow removal, washer/dryer, heat, cooking gas, garage parking, and cat-friendly living, while also standing out for quiet surroundings, transit access, walkability, nearby parks, dining, and pet services.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1026 E. Lyon St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1026 E. Lyon St. 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

Large Lower East Side StudioStudio1 bath$835 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 1026 E. Lyon St.

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot WaterLocked Storage Unit

Appliances

Cooking GasFridge
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKLocked Lobby
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Services

On-Site ManagementOnsite Building Manager
Snow 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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units39

About 1026 E. Lyon St.

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side 1026 E. Lyon St.

Enjoy Lower East Side living in this gorgeous studio building with external walk ways, perfect for summer lounging!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1026 E. Lyon St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1026 E. Lyon St. 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 1026 E. Lyon St.
Price·10A 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.
1026 E. Lyon St. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
1026 E. Lyon St. 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, 1026 E. Lyon St. 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.
1026 E. Lyon St. 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 1026 E. Lyon St. to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

1026 E. Lyon St. is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Work-from-home

  • 8 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 302 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 314 mixed-use spaces 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 1026 E. Lyon St. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Extra storage
In-unit features

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Rent trends in Lower East Side

studio apartments at 1026 E. Lyon St. cost about 5% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,109
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$943
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,267
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$801

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Bedrooms

Studio

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

$33,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,400 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $835.
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Schools near 1026 E. Lyon 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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Neighborhood

Lower East Side | Milwaukee, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Milwaukee near 1026 E Lyon St

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.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1026 E Lyon St, Milwaukee

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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