Apartments Near UW-Milwaukee
The Standard @ East Library at 2340 N Cramer St sits three blocks from the UW-Milwaukee campus — close enough to walk to class in any weather, far enough that the building has none of the noise or chaos of a student-only property. With a Walk Score of 96, daily life around UWM happens largely on foot: Sendik's for groceries two blocks away, Café Hollander on Downer Avenue, the lakefront half a mile east. The Milwaukee Public Library's East Branch shares the building's ground floor — a practical resource for graduate students, faculty, and anyone who values quiet study space outside the apartment. One, two, and three bedroom layouts start at $1,345 per month, with every floor plan including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony. Secure underground parking solves one of the East Side's most persistent practical problems for residents who do keep a car.
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Three Blocks from UWM — A Walkable Campus Commute
The UW-Milwaukee campus is approximately 0.3 miles from The Standard — a three-block walk that takes 5 to 7 minutes door-to-door. The main campus gates at Downer and Kenwood are the closest entry points; the Klotsche Center sits at the southern end of campus, roughly half a mile from the building, for residents who use the campus fitness facilities. For students managing a class schedule across multiple buildings, the proximity matters: a 7-minute walk home for lunch is realistic, and an evening seminar that runs late means walking home in five minutes rather than waiting for a bus or finding parking. The MCTS Route 30 bus stops at Downer and Kenwood, 0.1 miles from the building, with direct service to Downtown Milwaukee for the days that aren't focused on campus. UW-Milwaukee enrolls more than 24,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, plus around 5,000 faculty and staff. Many graduate students and faculty members prefer an apartment community over a student-only property, and that is the niche The Standard fills well: a residential building three blocks from campus, with modern finishes, secure parking, and a stable resident mix.
Built for Residents Who Want Quiet, Not Party Housing
The Standard @ East Library is not a student housing complex. There is no rent-by-the-bed structure, no model unit furnished for undergrads, and no sales pressure aimed at first-year freshmen. The building's resident mix includes graduate students, faculty, healthcare professionals from nearby Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital (0.5 mi), young professionals working downtown, and families across one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The Milwaukee Public Library's East Branch on the ground floor signals the kind of community the building is: a serious residential property in a serious neighborhood. For UWM students and faculty who want the convenience of a campus-adjacent apartment without trading away the quality of life that draws people to the Upper East Side in the first place — the bookstore, the independent film theater, the lakefront, the year-round walkability — The Standard is one of the better-positioned options in the neighborhood.
1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments Near UWM
One bedroom apartments at The Standard start at $1,345 per month, two bedroom apartments at $1,925, and three bedroom apartments at $2,425. With 19 distinct floor plans across the three bedroom counts, finding the configuration that fits is straightforward: a one bedroom for a single graduate student or young professional, a two bedroom for roommates or a couple, or a three bedroom for a family or a roommate situation that wants a real living area. Every unit ships with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony as standard — not as premium-floor upgrades. Building amenities include secure underground parking (rare at a campus-adjacent address), a rooftop deck, and a fitness center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there apartments near UW-Milwaukee?
- Yes. The Standard @ East Library at 2340 N Cramer St is approximately three blocks from the UW-Milwaukee campus — a 5 to 7 minute walk to the main campus gates at Downer and Kenwood. One, two, and three bedroom apartments start at $1,345 per month, with every floor plan including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony. Secure underground parking is available.
How far is The Standard from UW-Milwaukee campus?
- The Standard is approximately 0.3 miles — about three blocks — from the UW-Milwaukee campus. Walking time is roughly 5 to 7 minutes to the campus gates at Downer and Kenwood. The Klotsche Center, at the southern end of campus, is about half a mile from the building. MCTS Route 30 stops at Downer and Kenwood, 0.1 miles from The Standard.
Is The Standard student housing?
- No. The Standard @ East Library is a residential apartment community open to all renters, not a student-only or rent-by-the-bed property. The resident mix typically includes graduate students, faculty, young professionals, and families across one, two, and three bedroom layouts. UWM students and faculty are welcome alongside other residents and are not the building's exclusive focus.
How much do apartments near UWM cost at The Standard?
- One bedroom apartments start at $1,345 per month, two bedroom apartments at $1,925, and three bedroom apartments at $2,425. With 19 distinct floor plans, pricing varies by layout and square footage. Visit our floor plans page for current availability.
Does The Standard have parking for UWM students?
- Yes. The Standard offers secure underground parking — one of the few Upper East Side apartment buildings with on-site garage parking. For students and faculty who keep a car at The Standard rather than using campus parking, underground parking provides covered, secure year-round storage. Contact our leasing office at (414) 227-0900 for current parking availability and pricing.
Can I walk to UWM from The Standard?
- Yes. The walk from The Standard to UW-Milwaukee campus is about 5 to 7 minutes — three blocks along Cramer Street and Kenwood. The route passes through the residential Upper East Side and connects to campus at Downer and Kenwood. With a Walk Score of 96, the entire neighborhood around The Standard is built for walking, not just the route to campus.
Are pets allowed at apartments near UWM?
- Yes. The Standard welcomes cats and dogs with no weight limit — unusual on the East Side, where most communities cap dogs at 50 to 75 pounds. Pet rent is $35 per month for one pet or $50 per month for two, plus a one-time $250 non-refundable pet fee at move-in. Up to 2 pets per home.