Eastsider
2900 N Oakland Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53211
$1,250 - $1,700 | Studio - 1 Bed
Cambridge Heights
Milwaukee, WI
Cambridge Heights - Milwaukee, WI
Area Guide
Lush Milwaukee neighborhood relishes nature in a central location
Riverside
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Urban
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Situated along the Milwaukee River, next to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, is the charming Cambridge Heights. Neighborhood residents live on lush, tree-lined streets and have access to a number of nearby parks, including Pleasant Valley Park, Kern Park, Riverside Park, and River Park. Cambridge Heights also contains part of the Oak Leaf Trail, a meandering 115-mile trail that runs in and around Milwaukee.
In addition to the parks and many river amenities, Cambridge Heights residents enjoy convenience to Milwaukee Bay and beach access at Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach.
Stress-free commutes and city luxuries are easy to come by, with Downtown Milwaukee less than three miles south of Cambridge Heights and plenty of access to public transportation around the neighborhood. General Mitchell International Airport is less than 12 miles south of Cambridge Heights, making air travel plans simple.
Explore the Neighborhood
One of the many biking trails in Cambridge Heights
Riverside Park has several unique features, including a 40-foot climbing wall
The Rotary Centennial Arboretum is great for canoeing, hiking, and snowshoeing
A bicyclist enjoys the Oak Leaf Trail
Beautiful Kern Park is located along the river
Historic Newberry Boulevard was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the late 1800s
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cambridge Heights is $805 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $1,182 for two bedrooms, and $1,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge Heights has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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563 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$805/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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652 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$883/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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944 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,182/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,040 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,197/month
Average Rent
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
62
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
90
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
- The Milwaukee Art Museum
- Betty Brinn Children's Museum
- The Pabst Theater
- Lincoln Park - Glendale
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.