
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Haymarket Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (496 Rentals)
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700 Lofts

East National Flats

RW Apartments I and II

MLK Library Apartments

Bronzeville Apartments

The Ardmore Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

Fairmount Apartments
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The Astor Hotel Apartments

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Humboldt Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

St. Clair

Colonial Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 20
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1835 N 2nd St, Unit 1

1130 W Washington St

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

1026 E Lyon St

East Park Apartments

1106 E Clarke St

1643 N Franklin Pl

2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

The Shorecrest
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Van Buren Apartments

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Water Street Apartments

Royal Plaza Apartments

1527 Marshall

2335 W Burleigh St

1538 N 29th St

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

2729 N 27th St
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2484 W Chambers St

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1714 N Cass St

Tioga Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

Gorman Homes

Edgeview Apartments

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

City Place Apartments

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

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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 | $1,341 | $675 | $6,796 |
| Haymarket 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $506 | $8,740 |
| Haymarket 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $604 | $7,546 |
| Haymarket 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Haymarket 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,442 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Haymarket Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Haymarket area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Paper Box Lofts priced from $577. The Park at 1824 Student Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable Haymarket apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Box Lofts | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $577 |
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $646 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Marshall Hall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Haymarket, WI
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Haymarket 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 Haymarket 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 Haymarket 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 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Columbia Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Haymarket?
The cheapest apartment in Haymarket is Colonial Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Haymarket costs $2,725.
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 54 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 $259 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Haymarket.
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