
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Borchert Field Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (150 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Borchert Field area of Milwaukee.


MLK Library Apartments

Bronzeville Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Humboldt Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

Royal Plaza Apartments

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

3958 N 22nd St, Unit 201

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 1
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1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 20

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

1026 E Lyon St

East Park Apartments

3410 N 23rd St

3251 N 28th St

1538 N 29th St

2335 W Burleigh St

2750-2752-2752 N 39th St
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3355 N 28th St

3524 N 21st St

2729 N 27th St

2484 W Chambers St

2146 N 35th St

Edgeview Apartments

Gorman Homes

City Place Apartments

3747 N 16th St

1945 W Finn Pl
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1944-1946 N 22nd St

2808 N Palmer St

1946 N 39th St

River Rise Apartments

1317 E Albion St

3156-3158-3158 N 1st St

3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

Columbia Square

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2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit, Unit front rear unit

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.
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3123 N 24th St

Lake Crest

Oakland

4021 N 24th Pl

3324 N 27th St

4142 W Lisbon Ave

4140 W Lisbon Ave

3829 N Humboldt Ave, Unit 7

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Borchert Field, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Borchert Field?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borchert Field Studio Apartments | $1,719 | $720 | $3,764 |
| Borchert Field 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $559 | $4,178 |
| Borchert Field 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $627 | $5,435 |
| Borchert Field 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $750 | $6,242 |
| Borchert Field 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,425 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Borchert Field Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Borchert Field area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $695. Buckingham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Borchert Field apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Royal Plaza Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Borchert Field, WI
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Borchert Field area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Borchert Field apartment is the Unit 1 Model at 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Borchert Field apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2769 N 27th St | 2769 N 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave | Unit 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit | 2457 N 1st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 101 W Meinecke Ave, Unit 105 | 101 W Meinecke Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBorchert Field, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Borchert Field Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Borchert Field?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Borchert Field is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Borchert Field?
The cheapest apartment in Borchert Field is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Borchert Field costs $3,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Borchert Field?
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 14 regular apartments in Borchert Field 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 Borchert Field?
Cheap apartments in Borchert Field have an average cost of $561 which is $2,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Borchert Field.
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