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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lower East Side
$1,555/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower East Side is $1,555 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower East Side
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower East Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in Lower East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Rent prices in Lower East Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower East Side is $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower East Side run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,412.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 |  5% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,437 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 5% | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $2,522 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $1,263 | |
Harawbee | $1,099 | |
Historic Third Ward | $2,172 | |
Juneau Town | $1,950 | |
Riverwest | $1,199 | |
Yankee Hill | $1,070 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,295 | 2% | 30% | |
Houses | $1,622 | 21% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,437
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,522
Last year
10%
Avenues West
Average rent
$1,263
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,099
Historic Third Ward
Average rent
$2,172
Juneau Town
Average rent
$1,950
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,199
Yankee Hill
Average rent
$1,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lower East Side and Avenues West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lower East Side
18%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI is 23% higher than the median rent in Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI.
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5h ago
1503 E Kane Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$675–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1830 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1521 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1604 E Kane Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1845 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,683–$5,279
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower East Side condo for rent in Milwaukee
1660 N Prospect Ave #1108, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Lower East Side condo for rent in Milwaukee
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1437 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,760–$2,875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1920 N Farwell Ave #403, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Aug 16
5h ago
1503 E Kane Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$675–$850
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in Milwaukee
1905 N Water St #208, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
13h ago
1417 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1920 N Farwell Ave #403, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
2019 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,085
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1576 N Warren Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$945–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1441 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1444 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2019 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,085
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1529 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in Milwaukee
1905 N Water St #208, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
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Frequently asked questions for Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Lower East Side rental market.
How much is rent in Lower East Side?
The average rent in Lower East Side is $1,555 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower East Side?
Average rent prices in Lower East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Lower East Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower East Side is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower East Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower East Side, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).