Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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property at 234 N Broadway

$1,725

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$1,725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

234 N Broadway, Unit 614

234 N Broadway
MilwaukeeWI53202
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Evoni
$1,795 - $6,734
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Evoni

615 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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property at 413 N 2nd St

$2,400

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$2,400
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

413 N 2nd St, Unit 590

413 N 2nd St
MilwaukeeWI53203
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Corcoran Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corcoran Lofts

444 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, 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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333 Water
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

333 Water

333 N Water StMilwaukee, WI 53202
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Beam House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beam House

222 Freshwater WayMilwaukee, WI 53204
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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 Studio unit found at The Quin priced from $1,475. Teweles Seed Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Historic Third Ward apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quin0BStudio,1BA$1,475
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
239 E Chicago StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Chicago Street LoftsFloor Plan 061BR,1BA$1,700
EvoniMendotaStudio,1BA$1,795
Castings Place ApartmentsType E2BR,2BA$2,000
The YardsC62BR,2BA$2,260
Timber Lofts MKE2A2BR,1BA$2,350
Maxwell LoftsLuxury Two Bedroom P42BR,2BA$2,391
Cream City LoftsB2BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Third Ward, WI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Third Ward area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2291-1M Model at Atelier Third Ward Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Historic Third Ward apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath + Den - 1,670 SF Model at Jefferson Block Apartments starting at $2,836 with a $1.70 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.
Atelier Third Ward Apartments2291-1M2BR,1BA$2.06
Jefferson Block Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath + Den - 1,670 SF2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Cream City LoftsB2BR,2BA$1.65
Historic Fifth Ward Lofts3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.79
Castings Place ApartmentsType E2BR,2BA$1.78
Maxwell LoftsLuxury Two Bedroom P42BR,2BA$2.18
The YardsC62BR,2BA$2.18
Timber Lofts MKE2A2BR,1BA$2.37
Chicago Street LoftsFloor Plan 061BR,1BA$1.88
Teweles Seed Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Third Ward Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Third Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Third Ward Apartment is $1,392 at Maxwell Lofts.

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 $1,900 at Teweles Seed Tower 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 $2,700.

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