Rowe MKE
1845 N Water St,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
$1,799 - $5,487
Studio - 3 Beds
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
Area Guide
Don your black and gold for the Panthers
UWM
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UW Milwaukee
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Panthers
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Public
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Diverse
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Dedicated
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Vibrant
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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.
Explore the College
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
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $990 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,494 for two bedrooms, and $1,976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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432 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$990/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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647 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,181/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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955 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,494/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,217 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,976/month
Average Rent
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-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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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.