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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Ample closet space
  • Additional off street parking
  • Ample street parking
  • Nice backyard outdoor space
  • 2nd floor balcony

Location

3505 S Ellen St, Milwaukee, WI 53235, USA|Fernwood
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Property Overview

3505 S Ellen offers strong overall value, with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent price and amenities scores, and a highly rated location. It also stands out for spacious bedrooms, ample storage, off-street and street parking, a backyard, and a second-floor balcony, while nearby pet services and outdoor space add to its appeal.

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, 3505 S Ellen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3505 S Ellen 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
  • Middle school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath850 sqft3505 s. Ellen $1195 a month One year Lease, unit is available August 1st!! Welcome home. This clean, bright, move-in-ready 2 bedroom apartment is located in the heart of the city and minutes from anywhere you need to be. Coin Op laundry in the basement as well as your own lockable, very large, storage unit. Hallway has brand new vinyl plank flooring and has been freshly painted! Very nice quiet building. No pets allowed, sorry! Beautiful kitchen with appliances included Spacious Bedrooms and ample closet space. Each unit also has its own private laundry chute. One private off street spot included, ample street parking available. Additional off street parking may be available for a fee if needed 2nd floor balcony and nice backyard outdoor space are great bonuses of this building 3 minutes from Hwy 43, Target, Grocery stores, and 5 minutes away from Bay View Bars and Restaurants. Also close to Humboldt Park, the best park in Milwaukee! The location couldn’t be better! Close to public transportation, bike friendly community. Non smoking unit. Snow and Lawn care handled by Landlord. Tenant pays utilities

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Amenities for 3505 S Ellen

Apartment Amenities

BalconyPrivate Balcony
Storage Unit

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKCoin Laundry
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceStorage
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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units8
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About 3505 S Ellen

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeFernwood 3505 S Ellen

3505 s. Ellen $1195 a month One year Lease, unit is available August 1st!! Welcome home. This clean, bright, move-in-ready 2 bedroom apartment is located in the heart of the city and minutes from anywhere you need to be. Coin Op laundry in the basement as well as your own lockable, very large, storage unit. Hallway has brand new vinyl plank flooring and has been freshly painted! Very nice quiet building. No pets allowed, sorry! Beautiful kitchen with appliances included Spacious Bedrooms and ample closet space. Each unit also has its own private laundry chute. One private off street spot included, ample street parking available. Additional off street parking may be available for a fee if needed 2nd floor balcony and nice backyard outdoor space are great bonuses of this building 3 minutes from Hwy 43, Target, Grocery stores, and 5 minutes away from Bay View Bars and Restaurants. Also close to Humboldt Park, the best park in Milwaukee! The location couldn’t be better! Close to public transportation, bike friendly community. Non smoking unit. Snow and Lawn care handled by Landlord. Tenant pays utilities


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, 3505 S Ellen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3505 S Ellen 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 3505 S Ellen
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.
3505 S Ellen 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.
3505 S Ellen 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, 3505 S Ellen 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.
3505 S Ellen 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 3505 S Ellen 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.

3505 S Ellen is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 3505 S Ellen compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
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 Fernwood

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Fernwood
Milwaukee
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,174
September 2024$1,195
October 2024$1,178
November 2024$1,189
December 2024$1,152
January 2025$1,158
February 2025$1,192
March 2025$1,213
April 2025$1,249
May 2025$1,249
June 2025$1,261
July 2025$1,236
August 2025$1,237
September 2025$1,250
October 2025$1,236
November 2025$1,244
December 2025$1,202
January 2026$1,206
February 2026$1,207
March 2026$1,291
April 2026$1,299
May 2026$1,304
June 2026$1,330
July 2026$1,294
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fernwood
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,875
November 2024$1,495
December 2024$1,395
January 2025$1,724
February 2025$1,695
March 2025$1,695
July 2025$1,369
August 2025$1,682
September 2025$1,688
October 2025$1,659
December 2025$1,300
January 2026$1,147
February 2026$1,071
May 2026$1,395
June 2026$1,395
July 2026$1,300

Schools near 3505 S Ellen

Trowbridge Street Elementary School

1943 e trowbridge st

milwaukee, WI, 53207

PK, K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - Cudahy North Center

5809 south packard ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Cudahy South Center

5885 south packard ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - JE Jones Elementary School

5845 south swift ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 w wisconsin ave

milwaukee, WI, 53233

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Milwaukee near 3505 S Ellen St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3505 S Ellen St, Milwaukee

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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