
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (32 Rentals)


1225 S 11th St

2509 W Becher St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

1418 W Mitchell St

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Polonia, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polonia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Polonia Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $1,105 | $2,310 |
Polonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $500 | $3,058 |
Polonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $850 | $7,160 |
Polonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $975 | $6,251 |
Polonia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Getting Around the Polonia Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polonia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Polonia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polonia is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polonia?
The cheapest apartment in Polonia is Becher Terrace (55+) which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Polonia costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polonia?
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 12 regular apartments in Polonia 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 Polonia?
Cheap apartments in Polonia have an average cost of $106 which is $3,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polonia.
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