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Second-floor flat in historic Walker Square (More than 1000 square feet). South-facing unit (fronts W. Madison St.) with lots of natural sunlight. Rowhouse-style apartment building, with separate entrances for each unit. Built in 1894, oozing character. Large living room AND full dining room. High ceilings (9 ft 4 in), lots of windows, and original hardwood floors throughout. Ceramic-tiled bathroom floors. Walk-in closet in master BR, small closet in 2nd BR, no closet in 3rd BR. Near National Ave., Greenfield Ave., and Mitchell St. retail districts. Walk to restaurants, the United Community Center and more, including Great Lakes Distillery, Iron Horse Hotel, Harley-Davidson museum. Sorry, no dogs or indoor cigarette smoking. Downstairs neighbor does have ESA dog, so please take that into consideration if you are averse to dogs. STREET PARKING ONLY - NO OFF-STREET SPOTS INCLUDED. Utilities not included, except water. High-efficiency LED light bulbs in all ceiling fixtures, all storm windows intact, thick walls, so utilities should be reasonable. Laundry machines (free!) in basement, shared with one other unit (1st-floor neighbor). Gas range and fridge included. Lead pipes serving building have been replaced with copper, so tap water is safe to drink. Windows and sills have also had lead paint removed by certified contractor. Tenants responsible for snow shoveling front area and Madison St. sidewalk in winter. Basement storage available. Multi-cultural apartment community home to several refugee families - bigots need not apply. Early (a few days) move-in is possible.
Owner pays for water. Tenant pays for gas & electric. Window treatments not provided. Tenant responsible for snow shoveling. Cats are welcome, dogs are not. No indoor cigarette smoking.
Apartment for rent
$1,300/mo
1239 S 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
3beds
1,000sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Lots of windowsAll storm windows intactOriginal hardwood floors throughoutCeramic-tiled bathroom floorsSecond-floor flat
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Storage, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Living room, No Utilities included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,300+30%$1/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/15/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,000+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 5/25/2019 | Listed for rent | $900-5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 3/15/2018 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
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| 10/23/2017 | Listed for rent | $950+5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2017 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Walker's Point
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Allen-Field SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Hayes Bilingual SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Bradley Technology & Trade High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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