
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old World Third Street Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (163 Rentals)
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700 Lofts

RW Apartments I and II

The Ardmore Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

1316 W Highland Ave

Marquee Communities
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Colonial Apartments

Tioga Apartments

Water Street Apartments

852 N 15th St

East Park Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Marshall Hall Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

Lancaster Apartments
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Claridge Hall

1317 E Albion St

Carillon Apartments

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

Shoreham Apartments

The Empire Building

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Michigan Street Commons

1853 N Humboldt Ave

2463 N Holton St
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740 North by 3L Living

735 West by 3L Living

1919 N 11th St

Riverside Lofts

800 E Pearson St

135 W Wells St

Pasadena Apartments

2407 N 6th St

2327 N 14th St, Unit Upper

Journal Commons
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Vim Vigor Lofts

1547 N Astor St, Unit Lower

1522 N Cass St

City Hall Square Apartments

Rhythm

The North End

1675 N Marshall St

Tower Apartments

Juneau Village Towers

1910 on Water
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Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old World Third Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old World Third Street Studio Apartments | $1,226 | $675 | $2,780 |
| Old World Third Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $474 | $5,000 |
| Old World Third Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $559 | $6,662 |
| Old World Third Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,186 | $796 | $10,000+ |
| Old World Third Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,795 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 163 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old World Third Street Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Old World Third Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old World Third Street area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewater East priced from $680. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Old World Third Street apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Water Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old World Third Street, WI
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old World Third Street area is the $0.99 price per square foot 1203 E Brady St Model at 1203 E Brady St, Unit A in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Old World Third Street apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Meadow Village starting at $1,635 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old World Third Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1203 E Brady St, Unit A | 1203 E Brady St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Meadow Village | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Century Building | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| 2327 N 14th St, Unit Upper | 2327 N 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| City Hall Square Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA Loft *Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Germania | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| 800 E Pearson St | Private Entrance | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| City Place Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Michigan Street Commons | The Bradford | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old World Third Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old World Third Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old World Third Street is at University Crossing I listed at $685.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old World Third Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old World Third Street Apartment is $680 at Edgewater East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old World Third Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old World Third Street is starting from $1,018 at Century Building.
What is the most affordable Old World Third Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old World Third Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at City Place Apartments and starts from $1,265.
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