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    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
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Lots of windowsAll storm windows intactOriginal hardwood floors throughoutCeramic-tiled bathroom floorsSecond-floor flat
    Please note: Not available until August 1st! If interested in this apartment, please send a message including the following info: Full names of all adult applicants, sources of income, current living situation, desired move date, etc. The more background you can include, the better. 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.
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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

    DateEventPrice
    6/18/2026Listed for rent$1,300+30%$1/sqft
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    11/22/2021Listing removed--
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    11/15/2021Listed for rent$1,000+11.1%$1/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
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    6/21/2019Listing removed$900$1/sqft
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    5/25/2019Listed for rent$900-5.3%$1/sqft
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    3/15/2018Listing removed$950$1/sqft
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    10/23/2017Listed for rent$950+5.6%$1/sqft
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    9/19/2017Listing removed$900$1/sqft
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    7/28/2017Listed for rent$900$1/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Walker's Point

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    There are 2 available units in this apartment building