Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Haymarket Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (501 Rentals)

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Haymarket, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Haymarket Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Haymarket area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $559. East National Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Haymarket apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$559
East National FlatsThe Hoan - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Castings Place ApartmentsType A (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$690
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Haymarket, WI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Haymarket area is the $0.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Windsor Court Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Haymarket apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Haymarket apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
CWC — Community Within the CorridorLocust3BR,2BA$0.98
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A2911 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.13
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Milwaukee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Haymarket Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Haymarket?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Haymarket is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Haymarket?

The cheapest apartment in Haymarket is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in Haymarket costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Haymarket?

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 92 regular apartments in Haymarket 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 Haymarket?

Cheap apartments in Haymarket have an average cost of $188 which is $2,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Haymarket.

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