Rowe MKE
1845 N Water St,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
$1,519 - $5,398
Studio - 3 Beds
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Area Guide
The thriving Brew City on the shores of Lake Michigan
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Known as the Brew City, Milwaukee is home to some of the nation’s best breweries, a trend that’s spreading nationwide. Along with an abundance of craft beer, you’ll find picturesque views of Lake Michigan, a thriving local economy, and a world-class collection of museums and galleries. Throughout the summer months, the community celebrates its diverse heritage through a series of festivals connected to the city’s differing cultures.
These fun-filled festivals include the African World Fest, German Fest, Irish Fest, Indian Summer Festival, and Feta Italiana. The annual Summerfest is the largest music festival in the world, and has been since 1999, featuring more than 800 acts over the course of 11 days. With a low cost of living and a wide range of affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent, living in Milwaukee is within reach for any anyone.
Explore the City
The Milwaukee RiverWalk extends more than 20 blocks through downtown
The futuristic architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum
Miller Park is home to the Milwaukee Brewers
The Hill Climber statue is located at the Harley Davidson Museum
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is nicknamed "The Domes"
Henry Maier Festival Park is home to Summerfest
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $987 for a studio, $1,177 for one bedroom, $1,494 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,177/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$2,000/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,480/month
876 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,784/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 0.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Milwaukee is 6.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $986 - $1,971. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 7.8% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.
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Transportation
70
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
62
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-4
485 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 3-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
756 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 3-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
756 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
559 Students
Reagan College Preparatory High
Public
Grades 9-12
1,343 Students
Public
Grades 3-12
1,174 Students
Rufus King International High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
366 Students
Riverside University High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Hank Aaron State Trail
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- The Pabst Theater
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 November 2025.