Upper East Side

Milwaukee, WI

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Upper East Side - Milwaukee, WI

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Park-like neighborhood overlooking Lake Michigan – this is Upper East Side!

Park-Like Bike Trails Lake Beach Public Transportation Wisconsin

Situated between two large green spaces, Upper East Side is a park-like neighborhood made up of tree-lined sidewalks, wide roads, and gorgeous homes. On the east side of the community is Lake Park and its golf course. Residents enjoy biking or walking along Oak Leaf Trail, which passes along a Lake Michigan lighthouse that dates back to 1855.

The on-site park bistro is simply superb, and is easily accessible to Bradford Beach. A mostly residential area, Upper East Side includes a selection of modern conveniences such as Sal’s Pizza East Side and 2 Sweet International Delight. The neighborhood contains numerous public transportation bus stops, and is directly below the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Upper East Side is $1,353 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,777 for two bedrooms, and $1,672 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper East Side has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 501 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,353/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 786 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,336/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 936 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,777/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 546 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,672/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

56

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

93

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

Parks and Recreation

  • Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
  • The Pabst Theater

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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