Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Evoni
$1,665 - $6,593
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Evoni

615 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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$1,785

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

234 N Broadway, Unit 614

234 N Broadway
MilwaukeeWI53202

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Corcoran Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corcoran Lofts

444 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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239 E Chicago St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

239 E Chicago St

239 E Chicago StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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W Pointe Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

W Pointe Lofts

235 S 2nd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Beam House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beam House

222 Freshwater WayMilwaukee, WI 53204
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333 Water
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

333 Water

333 N Water StMilwaukee, WI 53202

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Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Third Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Third Ward area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Castings Place Apartments priced from $1,100. 239 E Chicago St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Historic Third Ward apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castings Place ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,100
239 E Chicago StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
EvoniMendotaStudio,1BA$1,665
Gaslight & Corcoran Lofts1BStudio,1BA$1,886
Jackson Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
333 WaterC31BR,1BA$2,255
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,300
Timber Lofts MKE2A2BR,1BA$2,350
The YardsC62BR,2BA$2,360
The Quin2A2BR,2BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Third Ward, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Third Ward area is the $1.61 price per square foot D Model at Cream City Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Historic Third Ward apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Historic Fifth Ward Lofts starting at $2,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cream City LoftsD3BR,2BA$1.61
Historic Fifth Ward Lofts3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.65
321 JeffersonB2 (Luxe Kitchen)2BR,2BA$2.50
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Castings Place ApartmentsType E2BR,2BA$1.67
The Quin2A2BR,2BA$2.33
Jackson Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
The YardsC62BR,2BA$2.28
Timber Lofts MKE2A2BR,1BA$2.37
Gaslight & Corcoran Lofts1BStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Third Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Third Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Third Ward is at Evoni listed at $1,665.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Third Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Third Ward is starting from $1,875 at Castings Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Historic Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Historic Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Historic Fifth Ward Lofts and starts from $2,650.

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