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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Galley kitchen
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • On-site laundry room

Location

2968 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA|Upper East Side
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Management

Zolper Management

Leasing office

(414) 962-8030

Property Overview

2968 N Oakland Ave. earns a strong overall rating with standout value, location, amenities, quality, and trustworthiness, suggesting a well-rounded option for renters. It also offers practical features like off-street parking, a galley kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, and an on-site laundry room, plus nearby pet supplies and pet hospitals and outdoor spaces.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 2968 N Oakland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2968 N Oakland Ave. 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath$1,495 /mo1 unit availableThis is a spacious 3 bedroom, updated flat on Milwaukee’s East Side. The unit features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living and dining area with plenty of natural light, one full tiled bath, and a galley kitchen with ample cabinet space. Kitchen appliances are included for your convenience. Heat, hot water, and trash are included, and lawn care and snow removal service are provided. The building offers an on-site laundry room with 4 sets of coin-operated washers and dryers. On-site parking is available for $90/month. The property offers convenient online leasing and rent payments through the AppFolio portal and includes standard 12-month lease terms. Located just a few blocks from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee campus and just minutes from the lakefront, freeway access, and nearby shopping, dining, and recreational options, this apartment offers a highly convenient East Side location.

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Amenities for 2968 N Oakland Ave.

Apartment Amenities

Big BedroomsCentral Heat
Closet SpaceEat-in Kitchen
Hardwood FloorHeat Included
HeatingHot Water Included
Linen Closet

Appliances

Energy-Efficient AppliancesGas Range/Oven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Historic CharmOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

Lawn Care Service ProvidedPublic Transportation Access
Snow Removal Service ProvidedTrash Collection
Trash Included

Neighborhood

Walkable Neighborhood

Other

Appfolio InterfaceOnline Rent Payment
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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

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Units11
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About 2968 N Oakland Ave.

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeUpper East Side 2968 N Oakland Ave.

This is a spacious 3 bedroom, updated flat on Milwaukee’s East Side. The unit features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living and dining area with plenty of natural light, one full tiled bath, and a galley kitchen with ample cabinet space. Kitchen appliances are included for your convenience. Heat, hot water, and trash are included, and lawn care and snow removal service are provided. The building offers an on-site laundry room with 4 sets of coin-operated washers and dryers. On-site parking is available for $90/month. The property offers convenient online leasing and rent payments through the AppFolio portal and includes standard 12-month lease terms. Located just a few blocks from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee campus and just minutes from the lakefront, freeway access, and nearby shopping, dining, and recreational options, this apartment offers a highly convenient East Side location.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 2968 N Oakland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2968 N Oakland Ave. 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 2968 N Oakland Ave.
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, 2968 N Oakland Ave. is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Upper 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.
2968 N Oakland Ave. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including appfolio interface. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2968 N Oakland Ave. 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.
2968 N Oakland Ave. 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·9A 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.
2968 N Oakland Ave. has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

2968 N Oakland Ave. is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 2968 N Oakland Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Upper East Side

3-bedroom apartments at 2968 N Oakland Ave. cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Upper East Side.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Upper East Side
Milwaukee
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,025
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
May 2026$1,105
June 2026$1,100
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Upper East Side
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,027
May 2025$984
June 2025$1,021
July 2025$995
August 2025$925
February 2026$1,095
March 2026$1,095
April 2026$1,111
May 2026$1,076
June 2026$1,082

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near 2968 N Oakland Ave.

Hartford Avenue Elementary School

2227 e hartford ave

milwaukee, WI, 53211

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 2968 N Oakland Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 2968 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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