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Docks Building


640 W Freshwater Way Milwaukee, WI

1 - 2 Bed
1 - 2 Bath

1,050 - 1,600 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,200
1050 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 506
$2,200
Available May 1st, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,250
1600 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 501
$3,250
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,400
1390 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 107
$3,400
Available Now
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,700
1200 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 304
$2,700
Available Jun 1st, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,375 - $3,400
1310 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 407
$3,400
Available Jun 1st, 2025
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Unit 207
$3,375
Available Jul 1st, 2025
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
80
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
66
Good Transit
Bike Score®
87
Very Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
Bike Storage
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $1,000
Property details
Description

Located on the waterfront, the Docks Building offers views of downtown and the Menomonee River. The historic building features Cream City brick walls, exposed heavy timber construction, and wood plank ceilings. Each kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and modern finishes.
Amenities within the building include a weight-room, wine cellar, cigar lounge, and a glass-walled lobby with a grand piano!
Choose from our spacious studios, one-bedroom or two-bedroom units!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 39
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (920) 495-7723
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Docks Building by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$79,200
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$116,100
per year
Rent report

Docks Building Rent vs. Milwaukee Average

 Docks Building      Milwaukee Average
1BR
$2,200
$1,571
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,250
$3,000
2BR
$3,225
$1,968
$0
$1,050
$2,100
$3,150
$4,200

Docks Building is asking 40% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Milwaukee.

If you upsized to an average priced Milwaukee 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 20% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Milwaukee studio apartment, you would pay 15% less per month.

Docks Building provides 47% more square footage than the average Milwaukee 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Docks Building
1BR $2,200 $2.10 $6,600
2BR $3,225 $2.40 $9,675
Milwaukee Average
Studio $1,363 $2.50 $4,089
1BR $1,571 $2.20 $4,713
2BR $1,968 $1.90 $5,904
3BR $2,139 $1.70 $6,416
4BR $2,069 $1.30 $6,207

Availability in Milwaukee

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 924 2BR units on the market in Milwaukee. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
12% 35% 37% 13% 3%
Available Units in Milwaukee
Studio 295
1BR 869
2BR 924
3BR 319
4BR 76
Location
Nearby Colleges
Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Eckstein Law School Hall 1.3 mi 25 min 9 min 4 min
Al McGuire Center 1.4 mi 28 min 9 min 4 min
Helfaer Rec Center 1.6 mi 31 min 9 min 4 min
Olin Engineering Center 1.6 mi 31 min 11 min 4 min
Alumni Memorial Union 1.6 mi 32 min 11 min 4 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Aurora Sinai Medical Center 1.14 mi.
Ascension Sacred Heart Rehab Inst 2.79 mi.
Clement J. Zablocki Va Medical Center 3.18 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Riverview Fire Department 0.46 mi.
Milwaukee Fire Department 0.8 mi.
City Of Saint Francis Fire Department 4.44 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 6 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 5 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 2 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 1,050 to 1,600 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $2,200 to $3,400. Docks Building has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,200 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $2,700.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 640 W Freshwater Way in Milwaukee, WI. It's 2.9 miles east from the center of Milwaukee.
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