River Place Lofts

I have lived all over the greater Milwaukee area over the past 15 years, including multiple places downtown and in the surrounding suburbs. River Place Lofts is by far the best place I have ever lived. The location is such a unique geographical gem in that it feels hidden and secluded but is still right in the mix of the best part of downtown Milwaukee. It feels incredibly safe and the security in place is excellent. Everything from the manager Sean, the ownership, the quality and aesthetics of the building and units, and the way in which its run, is top notch. I have absolutely loved living here, to the point that I felt obligated to share this review. I would recommend RPL to anyone looking for a place downtown, without an ounce of hesitation. If you want the best downtown Milwaukee experience, look no further than River Place Lofts!

My husband and I absolutely loved living at River Place Lofts! The location on the river was a huge plus, as we were able to fish and kayak from right there. We also loved being able to walk to our favorite places nearby, take our dogs on frequent walks around the area, and loved the convenience of being able to easily Uber to other nearby places. One of the things that really stood out to us during our stay was the maintenance and management team. They were always extremely helpful, personable, and great with communication. We always felt well taken care of and knew that any issues we had would be promptly addressed. It was the best apartment we've lived at and if we find our way back to Milwaukee, we will definitely be renting here again. The location, amenities, and staff made for an unforgettable experience and we would HIGHLY recommend this apartment!

We have lived here for just over a month, and I can't imagine a better place to rent in the city of Milwaukee. After reviewing and analyzing hundreds of rentals all over the Milwaukee area, I chose River Place Lofts sight unseen from the confines of our place in Seattle, Washington. I even created comparison charts. Yet, one never knows about a choice made from the internet. For once, I was right on! River Place Lofts aren't perfect, but what is? For our needs, RPL is close. The buildings stay true to their historical origins. We reside in the original, Beams House, a renovation that has been awarded architectural prizes. Our two bedroom, two bathroom apartment has original cream city brick walls, wooden ceiling beams, and charming accouterments from the turn of the twentieth century. Friends ask how we found such a cool place, and they ask if we hired a designer. No, that creativity came with the unit. The spaces are large, windows thick, and I just wish we weren't on the first floor. Some views at RPL are wonderful. Ours stink, but ya can't have it all. River Place Lofts has the best location in the city, and that's not hyperbole. We are a five minute walk from the excitement of Walker's Point. Second and First Avenues restaurant/bar/gallery quarter is to the East, and just a short walk over the Sixth Avenue Bridge is Milwaukee's Zocalo plus distillaries and breweries. I have a ten minute walk to the Third Ward and the Public Market. The Menomonee River runs along the complex and I can have a kayak in the water in two minutes. Yet, the coup de gras is RPL is private and exclusive, residing on a dead end street, and enclosed within a gated enclave. We have no worries walking our dog late at night on the designated grassy areas. The next door neighbor on our dead end is the brand new Rite-Hite headquarters and showpiece, designed with lovely walkways and places to sit and relax. It's a green oasis surrounded by industrial chic. Truly, RPL has its private space within the city of Milwaukee. My photos tell a decent story. There are some issues. I need to be honest. The A.C. could be stronger. Lighting isn't great in our unit. Construction on the fourth building is still continuing, and is annoying. We can hear our upstairs neighbors clearly through the floor joists, and the kitchen is not designed for a chef. Appliances are builder grade, but the resident demographic doesn't cook much with hundreds of restaurants ten minutes away. These are all minor compared to what's great about RPL. Sean, the manager, takes great pride in what RPL has accomplished. He wants each tenant to appreciate what went into creating this place, and Sean wants everyone to be as happy as he is. When we need something fixed, Ricardo is here the same day we wrote our ticket! BTW, I forgot to mention there is a fully equipped gym, a cigar room, a party space, a wine vault, and a pontoon boat at your dispoasal. Are you kidding me! A pontoon boat! I'm in. Even with several buildings, RPL is always quiet, and we rarely run into anyone. The buildings are not constructed to shove as many apartments into the spaces as possible. Thus, the population of the complex is quite manageable. I know this reads as if I'm gushing, but after moving to Milwaukee from a penthouse condo in Seattle, I never thought we would find such a great place to live. We are very happy. Now, if we could just get a place at RPL with a better view.............................

RPL exceeded all of my expectations. It didn’t feel like just an apartment but a home. We absolutely loved our time here and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The location is incredible and we enjoyed living on the river and the dog-friendly atmosphere. We greatly appreciate the exceptional care we received from management and maintenance. The maintenance team handles any problem very promptly. River Place Lofts truly prioritizes their tenants and it shows in every interaction we had with them. They were understanding, professional and just an all-around pleasure to work with. We feel so lucky to have called this place home and we can't recommend it enough!

Fully gated community, beautifully renovated historic cream brick buildings. Nice views, depending on which unit you live in. Nice and clean appliances. Heating/electric bill were surprisingly low, energy efficient. Overall safe community, never had any theft issue even when we had packages left near the lobby over night. Majority of our neighbors were courteous and kind. We certainly don't miss hearing the trains go by at night. Sometimes you'll feel the building shake. Good luck if you have outgoing young neighbors who like to party late at night, we've had our fair share. No, thanks. Management does address these issues fairly quickly. Maintenance communications were very poor, took forever to fix issues over a month from when a request was submitted. The elevator failed more than I can count, and it was horrible living in a penthouse carrying grocery up multiple flight of stairs. Garbage bins were very limited, always overfilled.

Beautiful luxury apartments with stunning views. Excellent management team that goes above and beyond to keep their residents happy. Maintenance team does a great job of keeping the site clean and safe. Easily one of the most impressive apartment developments in the city of Milwaukee.

My wife and I are starting our 2nd year in MKE and RPL and moving up to a larger apartment. We are retired and really enjoying living in this classy/unique complex. We are not short term residents. We plan to stay a while. The management has been very accommodating. The security is tops. No complaints at all.

Great apartments in an exciting and up and coming neighborhood. The apartments have a really cool industrial feel with modern interior. Management is super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend for anyone!

This building is absolutely gorgeous and totally unique. I hope everyone can experience the type of community that exists in this area. In Milwaukee, River Place Lofts cannot be topped.

Beautiful apartments and many great accommodations. Wonderful staff. I would recommend River Place Lofts to everyone!