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Highlights

  • Ample storage
  • Spacious living room
  • Laundry in building
  • Exposed brick
  • Wood flooring throughout
  • Huge living room

Location

1718 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Lower East Side
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Management

Goodland MKE

Leasing office

(262) 370-1780

Property Overview

Lafayette Place offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price score and top-tier 9/10 ratings for both amenities and location. Residents can expect an elevated standard of living with features like wood flooring throughout, exposed brick, a huge, spacious living room, ample storage, and on-site laundry, along with detailed, trustworthy property information. The area is especially convenient for pet owners, with multiple nearby pet hospitals, supply stores, grooming services, and a dog park.

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, Lafayette Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lafayette Place 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

  • Less expensive
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$850 /mo1 unit availableThis spacious studio unit is filled with amenities including, huge living room, ample storage, exposed brick, tons of natural light, wood flooring throughout, shared backyard area, laundry in building, easy street parking and so much more! Walking distance to North Ave and Brady Street shoppes, bars, restaurants and Bradford Beach! Available: June 1st Utilities Included: N/A Parking: Street Parking (milwaukee. gov parking) Pets: Cat Friendly $25/month - No Dogs Allowed Please schedule a tour at rentgoodland. com
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,395 /mo1 unit availableThis spacious 1-bedroom unit is filled with amenities including, huge living room, ample storage, exposed brick, tons of natural light, wood flooring throughout, shared backyard area, laundry in building, easy street parking and so much more! Walking distance to North Ave and Brady Street shoppes, bars, restaurants and Bradford Beach! Available: June 1st Utilities Included: N/A Parking: Street Parking (milwaukee. gov parking) Pets: Cat Friendly $25/month - No Dogs Allowed Please schedule a tour at rentgoodland. com

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Amenities for Lafayette Place

Apartment Amenities

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Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats 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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Lafayette Place

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeLower East Side Lafayette Place

This spacious studio unit is filled with amenities including, huge living room, ample storage, exposed brick, tons of natural light, wood flooring throughout, shared backyard area, laundry in building, easy street parking and so much more! Walking distance to North Ave and Brady Street shoppes, bars, restaurants and Bradford Beach! Available: June 1st Utilities Included: N/A Parking: Street Parking (milwaukee. gov parking) Pets: Cat Friendly $25/month - No Dogs Allowed Please schedule a tour at rentgoodland. com


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, Lafayette Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lafayette Place 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 Lafayette Place
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.
Lafayette Place 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.
Lafayette Place 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, Lafayette Place 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.
Lafayette Place 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 Lafayette Place does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Lafayette Place is great for:

Pet owners

  • 11 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 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 Lafayette Place compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Lower East Side

Studio apartments at Lafayette Place cost about the same as the average rent price for studios in Lower East Side.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lafayette Place to be 24% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lower East Side.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Lower East Side
Milwaukee
A table of studio rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
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$885
April 2026$895
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower East Side
MonthMedian Rent
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$834
April 2026$836

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1718 E Lafayette Pl?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Lafayette Place

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 1718 E Lafayette Pl

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 1718 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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