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

East National Flats

RW Apartments I and II

MLK Library Apartments

Bronzeville Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Studio

The Ardmore Apartments

Castings Place Apartments

Fairmount Apartments
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2951-51A N Fratney St

Tioga Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

The Astor Hotel Apartments

2602 N Humboldt Blvd

Marquee Communities

Humboldt Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

St. Clair
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Colonial Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

2862 N 21st St, Unit Upper

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1130 W Washington St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Van Buren Apartments

East Park Apartments
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The Shorecrest

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

1645 N Franklin Pl

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2424 N Teutonia Ave, Unit 2424 n Teutonia

2621 W Pierce St

William A. Passavant Senior
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Johnson Legacy West

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 25

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 9

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 29

829 N. Cass

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Water Street Apartments

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

2429 N Murray Ave

Royal Plaza Apartments

Gorman Homes
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Haymarket, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Haymarket?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $650 | $6,010 |
| Haymarket 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $506 | $6,253 |
| Haymarket 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Haymarket 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Haymarket 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,774 | $1,442 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 501 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Haymarket Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RW Apartments I and II | 1x1 683sf | 1BR,1BA | $559 |
| East National Flats | The Hoan - 30% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $645 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Castings Place Apartments | Type A (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit | 2457 N 1st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| CWC — Community Within the Corridor | Locust | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Columbia Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Best Local Schools in Haymarket, Milwaukee, WI
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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