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Docks Building


640 W Freshwater Way Milwaukee, WI

2 Bed
•
2 Bath

1,380 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 1st
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,750 - $1,850
730 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
640 W Freshwater Way - 505
$1,750
Rented
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640 W Freshwater Way - 305
$1,750
Rented
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Unit 205
$1,775
Rented
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Unit 505
$1,850
Rented
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Unit 305
$1,850
Rented
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,100 - $2,375
1060 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 602
$2,350
Rented
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Unit 202
$2,250
Rented
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Unit 502
$2,100
Rented
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Unit 402
$2,375
Rented
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Unit 302
$2,300
Rented
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,200 - $2,395
1050 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 406
$2,200
Rented
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Unit 606
$2,395
Rented
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Unit 506
$2,250
Rented
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Unit 206
$2,375
Rented
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,350
1380 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: River Place Lofts
Unit 503
$3,350
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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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
Bike Storage
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
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 1 hour 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.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$120,600
per year
Rent report

Docks Building Rent vs. Milwaukee Average

 Docks Building      Milwaukee Average
2BR
$3,350
$1,692
$0
$1,100
$2,200
$3,300
$4,400

Docks Building is asking 98% more than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Milwaukee.

If you upsized to an average priced Milwaukee 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 10% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Milwaukee 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% less per month.

Docks Building provides 37% more square footage than the average Milwaukee 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Docks Building
2BR $3,350 $2.40 $10,050
Milwaukee Average
Studio $1,121 $2.60 $3,362
1BR $1,395 $2.00 $4,186
2BR $1,692 $1.70 $5,075
3BR $1,886 $1.50 $5,658
4BR $1,906 $1.20 $5,719

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 929 2BR units on the market in Milwaukee. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
13% 34% 37% 13% 2%
Available Units in Milwaukee
Studio 330
1BR 871
2BR 929
3BR 327
4BR 60
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 is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on August 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,380 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 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Docks Building has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $3,350.
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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