Whether you’re seeking guidance on best rental practices or looking for accommodations that align with your specific needs, these programs serve as a comprehensive, student-centered gateway to off-campus living

Offering a suite of resources and housing opportunities tailored to help students confidently navigate the off‑campus rental process. These programs include the Preferred Tenant Program, designed to equip students with essential knowledge as informed renters; the Good Neighbor Program, which sets clear expectations for landlords renting to UWM students in nearby neighborhoods; and International Friendly Landlords, a specially curated list of housing providers sensitive to the unique needs of international students.

Programs

OCRC Preferred Tenant Program Logo
Equipping students with essential knowledge to navigate the rental process and become responsible, informed tenants.
OCRC Good Neighbor Program Logo
Establishing a clear standard for property owners and managers renting to UWM students in the near-UWM neighborhood.
OCRC International Friendly Landlord Program Logo
Helping international students secure housing and have a great experience while living off campus!

Participating Landlords/Rental Companies

Landlord/Rental CompanyGood Neighbor ParticipantInternational Student Friendly LandlordPreferred Tenant Program ParticipantPreferred Tenant Discount
David NowakNoNoYes2% off monthly rent
Synergia Rental PropertiesNoNoYes2% off monthly rent
Fountainview ApartmentsYesYesNoN/A
McG PropertiesYesYesNoN/A
Sycamore Place ApartmentsNoNoYesEither: 10% off monthly rent OR $250 off security deposit
Enigma PropertiesYesNoYes2% off monthly rent
Sunset InvestorsYesNoYesEither: 2% off monthly rent OR $250 off security deposit
Marshall DixonYesYesYes$250 off security deposit
Rhythm ApartmentsYesYesYes$250 move-in fee waived
Select PropertiesYesYesYes$250 off security deposit
Becovic MilwaukeeYesYesYesEither: 2% off monthly rent OR $250 off security deposit
GreenFlatsYesNoYes2% off monthly rent
The Park at 1824YesYesYes2% off monthly rent
David GottfriedYesNoNoN/A
Ben HeinenYesNoYes$250 off security deposit
Lawerence and Rita BurnsYesNoYes$250 off security deposit
Andres Real EstateYesNoYes$250 off security deposit
Northland ApartmentsYesNoYes$250 off security deposit
Laurie PevnickYesYesYes$250 off security deposit
Green Door Realty & Property Management LLCYesYesYes$250 off security deposit

How Landlords/Rental Companies Can Participate

Landlords and rental companies are welcome to join any of the listed programs. To get started, please review the details on the Landlord/Property Participation page and complete the Landlord/Rental Company Registration form. ​

Disclaimer

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and its Off-Campus Resource Center:

  • Does not inspect or offer any guarantee for the condition or quality of the rental units listed.
  • Does not endorse any of the listed properties.
  • Does not assume responsibility for, nor do we endorse or control links that result from any housing referral.
  • Does not assume responsibility for arrangement of rental contracts between individual tenants and landlords.