Rowe MKE
1845 N Water St,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
$1,799 - $5,796
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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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,005 for a studio, $1,206 for one bedroom, $1,527 for two bedrooms, and $2,021 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,005/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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646 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,206/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,527/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,218 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,021/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
143 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades K-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 K-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Rufus King International High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 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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† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.