Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (82 Rentals)

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$1,200 - $1,295

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2482 S 5th St

MilwaukeeWI53207

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1608 S 23rd St
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1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Mitchell Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Pointe

1418 W Mitchell StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2727 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2727 S 13th St

2727 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Becher Terrace (55+)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Terrace (55+)

1800 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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2636 S. Logan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Polonia, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polonia 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 Polonia apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissFOUNDRY1BR,1BA$623
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$889
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
Loomis HillsArlington1BR,1BA$1,025
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Shoe Factory Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polonia, WI

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polonia area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1032 S 23rd St Model at 1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Polonia apartment is the 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St1032 S 23rd St5BR,1BA$0.68
1129 Idaho E St, Unit 21129 Idaho E St2BR,1BA$1.25
1802 E Howard Ave, Unit 21802 E Howard Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
Cleveland TerraceSpring3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
4454 S 14th St. (12 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
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
CorlissLOGGER1BR,1BA$1.40

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 $2,495.

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 117 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 $438 which is $2,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polonia.

Expert Rental Resources

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