
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old World Third Street Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (141 Rentals)
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700 Lofts

RW Apartments I and II

The Ardmore Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

The Astor Hotel Apartments

Marquee Communities

Buckingham Apartments

Colonial Apartments
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Lancaster Apartments

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Water Street Apartments

Tioga Apartments

Marshall Hall Apartments

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass

East Park Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Van Buren Apartments

City Place Apartments

Plaza
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1317 E Albion St

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2350 N Holton St, Unit 2352

Juneau Village Garden Apartments

Carillon Apartments

Shoreham Apartments

The Empire Building

The Residences at ThriveOn King

Michigan Street Commons

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1815 N Astor St, Unit 1815 N Astor St Unit B

740 North by 3L Living
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Tower Apartments

735 West by 3L Living

Riverside Lofts

1919 N 11th St

The Germania

3817 N Humboldt Ave

135 W Wells St

Pasadena Apartments

La Shall

720 E Wright St
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St. Clair

1007 N Marshall St

Walker's Landing Apartments

Vim Vigor Lofts

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Journal Commons

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Streetcar Flats

1007 N Marshall St

1007 N Marshall St

1007 N Marshall St
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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 | $1,298 | $675 | $2,965 |
| Old World Third Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $474 | $5,157 |
| Old World Third Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $559 | $8,733 |
| Old World Third Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,223 | $863 | $10,000+ |
| Old World Third Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,200 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 141 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 |
| 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 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Marshall Hall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old World Third Street, WI
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old World Third Street area is the $1.16 price per square foot 1773 N Astor St Model at 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Old World Third Street apartment is the 2x2 Model at Century Building starting at $1,018 with a $0.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Century Building | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Boston Lofts | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| City Hall Square Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA Loft *Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2350 N Holton St, Unit 2352 | 2350 N Holton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| RW Apartments I and II | 2x2 965sf | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| City Place Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Michigan Street Commons | The Wisconsin | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Lancaster Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Edgewater East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #23
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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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old World Third Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old World Third Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old World Third Street is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old World Third Street?
The cheapest apartment in Old World Third Street is Edgewater East which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Old World Third Street costs $3,085.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old World Third Street?
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 18 regular apartments in Old World Third Street 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 Old World Third Street?
Cheap apartments in Old World Third Street have an average cost of $173 which is $2,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old World Third Street.
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