
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $486 (38 Rentals)


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Corliss

2319 S 17th St

1130 W Washington St

2421 S 5th Pl

2272 W Bolivar Ave, Unit Upper East, Unit Upper East

2561 S 29th St

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4176 S 4th St, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

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Oklahoma Gardens

Southport Apartments

4171 S Clement Ave

Southgate

3308 S 26th St

The Alexander Lofts

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316A E Burdick Ave, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView
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1608 S 23rd St

Mitchell Pointe

2727 S 13th St

Becher Terrace (55+)

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Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

Golden Domes

Maria Linden Senior Apartments

1323 E Colorado St

421-425 Washington

1025 5th

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Polonia, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polonia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polonia Studio Apartments | $1,347 | $880 | $1,767 |
Polonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $486 | $7,573 |
| Polonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $604 | $3,345 |
| Polonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,050 | $3,475 |
| Polonia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,790 | $2,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polonia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Polonia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polonia is under $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polonia?
The cheapest apartment in Polonia is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Polonia costs $2,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polonia?
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 88 regular apartments in Polonia 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 Polonia?
Cheap apartments in Polonia have an average cost of $447 which is $1,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polonia.
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