Prospect Downs in Milwaukee offers a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with hardwood floors, a tiled bathroom, and a galley kitchen equipped with appliances. Monthly utilities include heat and hot water; trash and lawn care are provided, and snow removal is included seasonally. The building supports online rent payments through an AppFolio interface and offers a move-in special with the first month free. The layout features a big bedroom and ample closet space. Location highlights include proximity to a bike path, shops, the lakefront, and public transportation. Cat-friendly units are available for an additional $50/month pet rent; off-street parking can be added for $150/month.
Apartment for rent
$895/mo
Fees may apply
1653 N Prospect Ave, # 202, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1beds
525sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Big bedroomHardwood floorsAmple closet spaceTiled bathroom
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, Storage, View, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 525 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: 12 Month Lease, 1st Month's Rent Free, Affordable Rent, Appfolio Interface, Big Bedroom, Built-In Storage, Checkered Flooring, Checkered Tiled Flooring, Closet Space, First Month Free, Galley Kitchen, Garbage, Garbage included in rent, Great Location, Ground Floor Unit, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Kitchen Appliances Included, Kitchen Island, Large Bedroom, Lawn, Lower East Side, Modern Amenities, Move-In Special, Near Bike Path, Near Brady Street, Near Downtown, Near Lake Michigan, Near Shops, Near UWM, Newly Remodeled, One Bedroom, Online Maintenance Requests, Online Rent Payment, Open Concept, Parking Available, Penthouse Level, Professionally Managed, Recently Renovated, Renovated Bathroom, Renovated Kitchen, Representative Unit, Secure Entry, Snow Removal Service Provided, Stainless Steel Appliances Included, Storage Available for Rent, Studio, Tiled Bathroom, Tiled Flooring in Kitchen, Updated Bathroom, Updated Kitchen, View Type: Lake View, View Type: Skyline Views, Walkable Neighborhood, Well Behaved Cats Welcome for $50/mo. Pet Rent, Well Behaved Pets Welcome for $50/mo. Pet Rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Details
- Building name: Sixteen53 Prospect Avenue
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Milwaukee
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $895$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cass Street SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Golda Meir SchoolGrades: 3-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Lincoln Center of the ArtsGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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