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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Heat included
  • Downtown living
  • Fenced backyard
  • Hardwood flooring throughout
  • Convenient proximity to downtown
  • On-site, coin-operated laundry

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 receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its status as a desirable rental option. With a competitive price and high marks for amenities and location, residents enjoy hardwood flooring, heat included, and close proximity to downtown, dining, and recreational spaces. Additionally, it offers a fenced backyard and accessible on-site laundry, while the area fosters a vibrant social scene and pet-friendly environment.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath454+ sqft$899–$929 /mo2 units available1615 N. Franklin St. has one studio coming available April 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. Complete with a fenced backyard, shared balcony, and a small weight lifting room, this is the studio you’ve been waiting for! On-site, coin-operated laundry. Enjoy Downtown living for a Lower East Side price- $929/mo, heat included. NOTE: a full-sized refrigerator has been installed in this unit; the installation happened after the photos here were taken

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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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About Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl

1615 N. Franklin St. has one studio coming available April 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. Complete with a fenced backyard, shared balcony, and a small weight lifting room, this is the studio you’ve been waiting for! On-site, coin-operated laundry. Enjoy Downtown living for a Lower East Side price- $929/mo, heat included. NOTE: a full-sized refrigerator has been installed in this unit; the installation happened after the photos here were taken


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl 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 Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl
Price·9A 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.
Duo Apartments - Franklin Pl stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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

  • 327 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 344 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 62 parks and recreation options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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

More space
Studio is 454 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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 7% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
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$961
January 2026$902
February 2026$909
March 2026$888
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,351
January 2026$931
February 2026$876
March 2026$846

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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-

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 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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