Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (53 Rentals)

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Schuster Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Schuster Lofts

1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1608 S 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2727 S 13th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 13th St

2727 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Golden Domes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Domes

1620 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2636 S. Logan
Studio Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Pinall Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinall Gardens

4152 S Whitnall AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Hunters Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Square

3180 W Dakota StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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3073 W Ruskin Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3073 W Ruskin CtMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

710 W Historic Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Oklahoma Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oklahoma Gardens

3701 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Polonia, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polonia area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $510. Becher Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Polonia apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$510
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$918
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1,027
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polonia, WI

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polonia area is the $1.15 price per square foot 319 E Montana St Model at 319 E Montana St, Unit 319 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Polonia apartment is the 3148 S 13th St Model at 3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st starting at $1,199 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Burnham Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
319 E Montana St, Unit 319319 E Montana St3BR,1BA$1.15
3148 S 13th St, Unit 3148 S 13th st3148 S 13th St2BR,1BA$0.80
426 E Smith St, Unit 1426 E Smith St3BR,1BA$1.05
3069 S 36th St, Unit 2 bed3069 S 36th St2BR,1BA$1.20
2809 S Greeley St, Unit Lower2809 S Greeley St1BR,1BA$1.20
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Clare Heights Senior Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polonia, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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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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 $1,035.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polonia?

The cheapest apartment in Polonia is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Polonia costs $2,625.

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 18 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 $107 which is $2,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polonia.

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