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Fortress Apartments

1726 N 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,390 - $3,4501 - 2 1 - 2.5

Rent Specials

One Month Free with a 18-month lease on select 2 bedrooms

Pricing and Floor Plans

Vine 21-24

$1,600
1 Bed, 1 Bath
577 - 585 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
424
$1,600
578
Now

Palmer 02

$1,750
1 Bed, 1 Bath
758 - 785 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
302
$1,750
785
Now

Style 17

$1,550
1 Bed, 1 Bath
524 - 539 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 27
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
317
$1,550
533
1/27/25

Style 16

$1,550
1 Bed, 1 Bath
640 - 651 Sq. Ft.

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Feb. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
416
$1,550
651
2/4/25

Vine 22-23

$1,585
1 Bed, 1 Bath
670 - 684 Sq. Ft.

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Feb. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
221
$1,585
673
2/4/25

Style 14

$2,075
2 Beds, 1 Bath
803 - 816 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
414
$2,075
810
Now

Palmer 15

$2,200
2 Beds, 1 Bath
956 - 984 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
315
$2,200
984
Now

Palmer 04

$2,200
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,086 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
304
$2,200
1,086
Now

Apt 104

$2,225
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,131 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
104
$2,225
1,131
Now

2B2B

$2,275
2 Beds, 2 Baths
963 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
514
$2,275
965
Now

Style 09

$2,550
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,207 - 1,245 Sq. Ft.

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Feb. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
209
$2,550
1,207
2/3/25

Vine 25

$2,550
2 Beds, 1 Bath
976 - 977 Sq. Ft.

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May. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
806
$2,550
977
5/3/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • Available months 3,6,9,12,14,15,16,19,24

Property Information

  • Built in 1892
  • 132 units / 8 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $30

Property Highlights

  • DIY Room
  • In-Unit Washer And Dryer
  • Pet Spa
  • Unique Floor Plans
  • High-Speed Internet Ready
  • Studio Space For Group Fitness
  • Expansive Roof Deck With Skyline Views
  • Parcel Room With 24/7 Video Surveillance
  • Proximity To The Lower East Side
  • Private Tenant Storage

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Conference Rooms
  • Courtyard
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Dog Park
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator
  • Fenced Lot

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Milwaukee Sch. of EngineeringWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Milwaukee Tech., DowntownDrive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Marquette UniversityDrive: 5 min (2.0 mi)
Univ of Wisc., MilwaukeeDrive: 8 min (3.0 mi)
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Area Scores

Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
Out of 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
66
Out of 100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore
74
Out of 100

Transit

Commuter Rail
Milwaukee
5 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
General Mitchell International
18 min Drive
General Mitchell International

Moving to Brewer's Hill, Milwaukee, WI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Fortress Apartments proximity to East Pointe Marketplace, Juneau Village, and Brady Place. East Pointe Marketplace is 0.6 miles away, and Juneau Village is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 66, Fortress Apartments has good transit, including 4 transit stops within 40.1 miles. Transit options include Milwaukee and General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Fortress Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee Public Museum, and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

Airports

Living in Brewer's Hill provides easy access to General Mitchell International, located just 18 minutes from Fortress Apartments.

Schools

Lincoln Center of the Arts
Grades 6-8
Public
2
Out of 10
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
Grades 6-8
Public
3
Out of 10
Tamarack Waldorf School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Grades PK-8
Charter
5
Out of 10
Carver Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
3
Out of 10
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
St. Joan Antida High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Riverside University High School
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
Golda Meir School
Grades 3-12
Public
7
Out of 10

About Fortress Apartments

This is where historic character meets modern convenience. One of Milwaukee’s most prominent buildings underwent major restoration, creating historic apartments with a wide array of amenities to match a multitude of interests. Apartments are imbued... with historic character, including exposed brick walls, heavy-timber ceilings and expansive windows with stunning views of downtown. In addition to the classic amenities such as a clubroom, fitness center and roof deck, Fortress offers a studio for virtual fitness classes, fenced-in dog run for off-leash time with your best friend, and maker space to bring Pinterest projects to life. Enjoy proximity to a unique mix of dining and entertainment options in the heart of downtown. Experience pet-friendly living with no breed, age or weight restrictions- all best friends are welcome!

Fortress Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
1726 N 1st St,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone Number: (414) 441-2786
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For Fortress

4.6

10 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

10/4/21

have a car? DONT DO IT

I have been at Fortress for two months, great space love the warm brick and community spaces. The issue with Fortress is with parking … there have been numerous car break ins with little acknowledgement from management and the police. If you live here and have a car, it will get broken into.

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8/31/21

Lots of positives, not without flaws

The building is great, and the view of the city from the rooftop and certain units is one of the best I've seen. Gym, common areas, appliances, and finishes are nice. I've genuinely been happy calling this place home for the last 1.5 years.

Walls between units don't transfer noise in my experience (8th floor), but you can hear people walking down the hallway pretty clearly. The a/c unit on the roof is loud, so I had a great view of the city but never really wanted my windows open because of...
the noise starting and stopping. I found the lack of overhead lighting in my unit odd (kitchen lights only), but lamps are an easy fix.

Unfortunately, there have been car break-ins and missing packages, but those aren't unique to this building. They seem to happen regardless of street parking or lot parking.

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8/9/21

Cars Aren’t Safe!

I used to love this apartment, I have met some amazing neighbors and the building is beautiful, but now it has become so unsafe that no amount of exposed brick can make up for it. In the past 2 days, there have been 9+ car break ins. There is smashed glass all over the parking lots from shattered windows. When a car got stolen, Fortress said the cameras “were not working” that night. So disappointing.

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3/24/21

I do not feel safe. Too many break ins.

I am sad to say that this property is letting me down. I was so excited to live in such a beautiful historical building. However, since moving in, there have been more car break ins than I can count. It has become a daily issue. I worry every morning when I go outside to leave for work if it'll be my day AGAIN to have a broken window. There needs to be change FAST or tenants will be desperately trying to break leases, if they aren't already. Maybe brighter lights in the parking lot with a... security guard consistently patrolling the lots. Something is better than cameras that are deemed useless when you cannot see license plates or identifying features of these criminals.

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6/2/20

Run as fast as you can

Stuck in a building with a company that doesn’t care about their residents along with car break-ins, missing packages, backed up trash and paper thin walls. Biggest mistake of my life.

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