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Off-Campus Housing Near Milwaukee School of Engineering
$579/unit
Fees may applyCampus East
$550/unit
Fees may applyCanterbury Court
$595/unit
Fees may applyMaryland Court & The Patrician
$599/unit
Fees may applyPark at 1824 Student Apartments
$560/unit
Fees may applyRoom for Rent
$600/unit
Fees may applyThe Celeste (525 N. 20th St.)
$595+/unit
Fees may applyThe Montecristo (1722 W. Wells)
$595/unit
Fees may applyThe Ritz on Kilbourn
About Off-Campus Housing Near Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private technical university located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling approximately 3,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. MSOE is best known for its engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and software engineering, as well as strong programs in nursing, business, and architectural engineering. The university occupies a compact urban campus near the Milwaukee lakefront, with academic buildings and residence halls concentrated within a walkable footprint. Class sizes are small by design, with an emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning and strong outcomes for graduates entering technical careers. MSOE maintains connections to Milwaukee's manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors, giving students meaningful internship and co-op opportunities throughout their enrollment. The downtown campus location puts students within reach of the city's employment base, cultural amenities, and a range of off-campus housing options in surrounding neighborhoods.
Milwaukee School of Engineering Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
MSOE requires most first-year students to live in university-managed housing for their freshman year. This policy is designed to support academic transition and community building among new students entering the university's rigorous engineering and technical programs. Exceptions are available for students who live with a parent or guardian within a defined commuting distance of the downtown Milwaukee campus.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year in university housing are generally eligible to move off campus beginning with their sophomore year. Some upperclassmen remain in campus housing by choice given its convenience to labs and academic buildings, but the majority transition to private rentals in the neighborhoods surrounding the downtown campus. Students should review MSOE's current residency policy each year as requirements can be updated.