Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones Island Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (150 Rentals)

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property at 2859 S 6th St

$900 - $950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

2859 S 6th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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$1,200 - $1,295

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2482 S 5th St

MilwaukeeWI53207

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Jones Island, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jones Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jones Island area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Jones Island apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissTIMBERLINE1BR,1BA$623
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725
Marshall Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Van Buren ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones Island, WI

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jones Island area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Jones Island apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA **Section 42/ 60% Available Now Model at City Hall Square Apartments starting at $1,415 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jones Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1129 Idaho E St, Unit 21129 Idaho E St2BR,1BA$1.25
City Hall Square Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA **Section 42/ 60% Available Now2BR,1BA$1.36
Cleveland TerraceSpring3BR,1.5BA$1.18
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
Shoe Factory Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.42
1129 E Idaho St, Unit #11129 E Idaho StStudio ,1BA$1.34
Michigan Street CommonsThe Michigan1BR,1BA$1.46
Lancaster Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.44

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Jones Island, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jones Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jones Island is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones Island?

The cheapest apartment in Jones Island is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Jones Island costs $3,640.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jones Island?

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 33 regular apartments in Jones Island 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 Jones Island?

Cheap apartments in Jones Island have an average cost of $207 which is $3,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones Island.

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