Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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Corcoran Lofts
Studio Apartments

Corcoran Lofts

444 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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213 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

213 Broadway

213 N BroadwayMilwaukee, WI 53202
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W Pointe Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

W Pointe Lofts

235 S 2nd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Beam House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beam House

222 Freshwater WayMilwaukee, WI 53204
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333 Water
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333 Water

333 N Water StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Third Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Third Ward area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Juneau Village Towers priced from $1,195. Chicago Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Historic Third Ward apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juneau Village TowersStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,195
Chicago Street Lofts08Studio,1BA$1,195
Yankee HillStudio 1 Bath (OB1B)Studio,1BA$1,410
The YardsA3Studio,1BA$1,460
Castings Place ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,475
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
EvoniWoodmanStudio,1BA$1,549
The Quin1C1BR,1BA$1,570
Boston Lofts1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Jefferson Block Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - 798 SF1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Third Ward, WI

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Third Ward area is the $2.05 price per square foot 202, 302, 402 Model at Mitchell On Water in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $3,780. The second greatest value Historic Third Ward apartment is the 1BR/1.5BA Model at Oregon Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mitchell On Water202, 302, 4022BR,2.5BA$2.05
Oregon Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.71
Gaslight & Corcoran LoftsC22BR,2BA$2.02
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Boston Lofts1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Trostel Square2 Bed 1 Bath (B2)2BR,1BA$2.11
321 JeffersonA1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Jefferson Block Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - 798 SF1BR,1BA$2.11
Castings Place ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1.97
Juneau Village TowersStudio - RenovatedStudio ,1BA$2.13

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Third Ward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Historic Third Ward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Third Ward is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Third Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Historic Third Ward is Juneau Village Towers which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Historic Third Ward costs $4,759.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Third Ward?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Historic Third Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Historic Third Ward?

Cheap apartments in Historic Third Ward have an average cost of $119 which is $4,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Third Ward.

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