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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Heat included
  • Downtown living
  • Open-concept design
  • Fenced backyard
  • Hardwood flooring throughout
  • Convenient proximity to downtown

Location

1615 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Management

WIECHMANN ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED

Leasing office

(414) 961-2002

Property Overview

Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl features an overall Zumper expert rating of 7.9, reflecting its appeal to renters, supported by a strong price rating of 8 and an amenities rating of 9, showcasing its value and quality amenities. The property benefits from a prime downtown location, rated 9 out of 10, ensuring convenient access to various attractions and transportation. Additionally, it offers notable features like an open-concept design, hardwood flooring, and a fenced backyard, enhancing its attractiveness as a rental option.

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

7.9
Very Good
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$899 /mo1 unit available1615 N. Franklin St. has one efficiency coming available August 1st. Located just south of Brady St, these Lower East Side gems offer convenient proximity to downtown and social scenes. These units have hardwood flooring throughout, an over-sized living space, and a cozy kitchen. A full-sized refrigerator will be installed after move-in. Complete with a fenced backyard, shared balcony, and a small weight lifting room, this is the efficiency you’ve been waiting for! On-site, coin-operated laundry. Enjoy Downtown living for a Lower East Side price- $899/mo, heat included.

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Amenities for Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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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Units4
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About Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

1615 N. Franklin St. has one efficiency coming available August 1st. Located just south of Brady St, these Lower East Side gems offer convenient proximity to downtown and social scenes. These units have hardwood flooring throughout, an over-sized living space, and a cozy kitchen. A full-sized refrigerator will be installed after move-in. Complete with a fenced backyard, shared balcony, and a small weight lifting room, this is the efficiency you’ve been waiting for! On-site, coin-operated laundry. Enjoy Downtown living for a Lower East Side price- $899/mo, heat included.


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl
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, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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.
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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.
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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·6A 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 Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl is great for:

Social life

  • 318 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 339 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 60 parks and recreation options

Pet owners

  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service 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 Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Lower East Side

studio apartments at Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl cost about 33% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,004
February 2024$885
March 2024$914
April 2024$872
May 2024$847
June 2024$849
July 2024$818
August 2024$825
September 2024$834
October 2024$890
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$965
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,250
February 2024$850
March 2024$1,045
April 2024$1,233
May 2024$872
June 2024$844
July 2024$806
August 2024$845
September 2024$910
October 2024$1,303
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$1,352

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,960 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $899.
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Schools near Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

Cass Street Elementary School

1647 n cass st

milwaukee, WI, 53202

PK, K-8Public
C-

Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 w wisconsin ave

milwaukee, WI, 53233

PK, K-8Public
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Getting around Milwaukee near 1615 N Franklin Pl

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

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1615 N Franklin Pl, 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

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

10/10
Variety of bars right on the street

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