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Highlights
- Off street parking
- Refrigerator, freezer
- Utilities included
Location
2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA|Harawbee
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Property Overview
Vel R Phillips earns strong expert scores across price, amenities, and location, making it a compelling choice for renters seeking value and convenience. With utilities included, off-street parking, and in-unit refrigerator and freezer, it delivers everyday practicality, while its relatively close access to a top-rated high school and reasonable grocery access further enhance day-to-day ease. A solid trustworthiness rating reflects detailed, transparent property information that helps set clear expectations.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $1,200 /mo | 1 unit available | Description Welcome to your new home at 2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave in Milwaukee! This charming 2 bed, 1 bath unit is perfect for you. Enjoy amenities such as refrigerator, freezer, and off-street parking. With a rent of $1200/month, this secure building is a must-see! |
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Amenities for Vel R Phillips
Apartment Amenities
| Private |
Appliances
| Oven and Refrigerator |
Neighborhood
| Shopping Center Nearby |
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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Water Sewer Fee
Monthly.
$50
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About Vel R Phillips
Description Welcome to your new home at 2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave in Milwaukee! This charming 2 bed, 1 bath unit is perfect for you. Enjoy amenities such as refrigerator, freezer, and off-street parking. With a rent of $1200/month, this secure building is a must-see!
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 GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Vel R Phillips is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Vel R Phillips has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Vel R Phillips 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.
Vel R Phillips goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including shopping center nearby. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Vel R Phillips 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.
Vel R Phillips 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 Vel R Phillips 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.
Vel R Phillips 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.
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 Vel R Phillips compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Harawbee
2-bedroom apartments at Vel R Phillips cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Harawbee.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Harawbee
Milwaukee
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,009 |
| June 2024 | $1,014 |
| July 2024 | $1,023 |
| August 2024 | $1,040 |
| September 2024 | $1,045 |
| October 2024 | $1,035 |
| November 2024 | $1,049 |
| December 2024 | $1,002 |
| January 2025 | $998 |
| February 2025 | $998 |
| March 2025 | $1,000 |
| April 2025 | $1,057 |
| May 2025 | $1,081 |
| June 2025 | $1,097 |
| July 2025 | $1,119 |
| August 2025 | $1,144 |
| September 2025 | $1,116 |
| October 2025 | $1,099 |
| November 2025 | $1,091 |
| December 2025 | $1,095 |
| January 2026 | $1,101 |
| February 2026 | $1,101 |
| March 2026 | $1,095 |
| April 2026 | $1,095 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $770 |
| June 2024 | $759 |
| July 2024 | $758 |
| August 2024 | $745 |
| September 2024 | $759 |
| October 2024 | $745 |
| November 2024 | $721 |
| December 2024 | $730 |
| January 2025 | $737 |
| February 2025 | $761 |
| March 2025 | $786 |
| April 2025 | $795 |
| May 2025 | $795 |
| June 2025 | $787 |
| July 2025 | $781 |
| August 2025 | $798 |
| September 2025 | $809 |
| October 2025 | $795 |
| November 2025 | $872 |
| December 2025 | $895 |
| January 2026 | $895 |
| February 2026 | $855 |
| March 2026 | $825 |
| April 2026 | $825 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$48,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Vel R Phillips
King Jr. Elementary School
3275 n 3rd st
milwaukee, WI, 53212
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 2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave
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
6/10
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 2840 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within walking distance
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