Eastsider
2900 N Oakland Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53211
$1,225 - $2,395
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Riverside Park Milwaukee, WI
A picturesque neighborhood along the Milwaukee River
Historic
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Scenic
Riverside Park is a charming neighborhood nestled alongside the Milwaukee River between the Upper East Side and Riverwest. Riverside Park is a primarily residential neighborhood, boasting a bevy of modern apartments and historic houses available for rent along tree-dense avenues.
The neighborhood’s steep hills lend many of the rental beautiful views of the surrounding area. The namesake green space is the centerpiece of the community, offering 25 lush acres on the eastern banks of the Milwaukee River for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Two commercial corridors bookend the community at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and North Avenue in the south as well as Oakland Avenue and Locust Street in the north. Riverside Park’s location is about midway between the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Downtown Milwaukee, making it a coveted neighborhood for many.
Explore the Neighborhood
Riverside Park stays quiet within a mile of UW–Milwaukee and Ascension St. Mary’s.
Locals frequent Champion's Pub for all occasions.
Riverside Park residents rent in duplexes and small apartment buildings.
Riverside Park offers riverside trails and shade for sunny afternoon walks.
The Rotary Centennial Arboretum Arch is a unique site in Riverside Park.
Tree-shaded sidewalks make Riverside Park a pleasant walk-to-work neighborhood.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside Park is $800 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, and $1,236 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside Park has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$800/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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663 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$856/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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728 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,236/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Riverside Park
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverside Park - Milwaukee, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Riverside Park - Milwaukee, WI 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
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Riverside Park - Milwaukee, WI provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Riverside Park - Milwaukee, WI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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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
- Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
- The Pabst Theater
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 June 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.