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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Hard wood floors

Location

239 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA|Historic Third Ward
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Management

Nikon LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-5691 ext. 5622

Property Overview

239 East Chicago Street is a highly rated rental option, earning an overall 8.1/10 with excellent scores for price, location, amenities, and trustworthiness. Residents can expect strong value, convenient access to top-rated schools and a rich social scene with extensive dining, entertainment, and cultural options nearby. Inside, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and hardwood floors contribute to its elevated standard of living.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 239 East Chicago Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 239 East Chicago Street 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

  • High school nearby
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Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

239 East Chicago Street - 5041 bed1 bath$1,600 /moAvailable now this beautiful 1 bedroom/1 bathroom is located in the heart of the Historic Third Ward. The condo features in-unit washer and dryer, hard wood floors, stainless steel appliances. Easy walking distance to great bars, restaurants, and the Summerfest grounds. Parking is available in the Third Ward parking structure for an additional monthly fee. Condo is located in Cityside Plaza on East Chicago St.
239 East Chicago Street - 4041 bed1 bath$1,600 /moAvailable now this beautiful 1 bedroom/1 bathroom is located in the heart of the Historic Third Ward. The condo features in-unit washer and dryer, hard wood floors, stainless steel appliances. Easy walking distance to great bars, restaurants, and the Summerfest grounds. Parking is available in the Third Ward parking structure for an additional monthly fee. Condo is located in Cityside Plaza on East Chicago St.

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Amenities for 239 East Chicago Street

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.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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About 239 East Chicago Street

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeHistoric Third Ward 239 East Chicago Street

Available now this beautiful 1 bedroom/1 bathroom is located in the heart of the Historic Third Ward. The condo features in-unit washer and dryer, hard wood floors, stainless steel appliances. Easy walking distance to great bars, restaurants, and the Summerfest grounds. Parking is available in the Third Ward parking structure for an additional monthly fee. Condo is located in Cityside Plaza on East Chicago St.


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 239 East Chicago Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 239 East Chicago Street 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 239 East Chicago Street
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.
239 East Chicago Street 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 239 East Chicago Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
239 East Chicago Street 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 239 East Chicago Street 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.

239 East Chicago Street is great for:

Social life

  • 411 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 77 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 231 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 101 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 239 East Chicago Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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 Historic Third Ward

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% lower than 1-bedrooms in Historic Third Ward.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Historic Third Ward
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 Historic Third Ward
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,350

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 239 East Chicago Street

Cass Street Elementary School

1647 n cass st

milwaukee, WI, 53202

PK, K-8Public
C-

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

Grant Gordon Learning Center

921 w meinecke ave

milwaukee, WI, 53206

PK, KPublic
B-

Acelero Learning - JO's Learning Academy

4801 west north ave

milwaukee, WI, 53208

PKPublic
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Getting around Milwaukee near 239 E Chicago St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 239 E Chicago St, Milwaukee

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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