Trostel Square
1818 N Commerce St,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
$1,847 - $3,517 | 1-2 Beds
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is one of America’s top research universities, filled with a community inspired by history and motivated by vision. The most diverse campus in the University of Wisconsin System, UW Milwaukee offers more than 180 degree programs ranging from Architecture to Freshwater Sciences. UWM provides the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution with all of the comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city. Contributing to the community in a myriad of ways, UWM exudes Panther pride with various Panthers sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I Horizon League.
Plenty of apartments and townhomes are available for rent near UWM. East Side neighborhoods will be your best bet for convenience to campus and Downtown, such as Downer Woods and Brady Street.
UWM is a compact campus with big options. A planetarium, art galleries, performance venues, movie theaters, and over 300 student organizations ensure there is always something to do at UWM. Venturing off campus, you’ll take about five minutes to get to Lake Michigan, 15 minutes to Downtown Milwaukee, and 90 minutes to Chicago.
Founded in 1885, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Mitchell Hall was completed in 1919
The sleek, modern RiverView Hall
A scenic view of the Milwaukee River
With the RiverView Hall bike rentals, students can bike around the city
A tree-filled view of campus from E. Kenwood Boulevard at N. Downer Avenue
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $977 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,477 for two bedrooms, and $1,982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Studio
446 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$977/month
Average Rent
1 BR
650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,160/month
Average Rent
2 BR
962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,477/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,235 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,982/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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