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$486 - $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Schuster Historic Lofts
1670 S 11th StMilwaukee, WI 53204
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (36 Rentals)
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508 W Maple St
MilwaukeeWI53204
2474 S 5th Pl
MilwaukeeWI53207
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$824 - $1,261Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Burnham Hill Apartments
1720 S 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
1206 W Lincoln Ave
MilwaukeeWI53215
2469 S 5th St
MilwaukeeWI53207
2421 S 5th Pl
MilwaukeeWI53207
1143 S 25th St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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1933 S 9th St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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1949 S 23rd St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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$962 - $1,3211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oklahoma Gardens
3701 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
43 W Mitchell St
MilwaukeeWI53204
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Hide House Lofts Bayview
2615 S Greeley StMilwaukee, WI 53207
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)
1921-1923 W Greenfield AveMilwaukee, WI 53204
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3811 S 35th St
GreenfieldWI53221
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4200 S 35th StGreenfield, WI 53221
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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 | $1,412 | $821 | $2,500 |
| Polonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $486 | $2,523 |
| Polonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $747 | $3,659 |
| Polonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,350 | $2,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Corliss | TIMBERLINE | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $821 |
| Southgate | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Loomis Hills | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Alexander Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polonia, WI
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polonia area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr Model at 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Unit B in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Polonia apartment is the 2159 S Mound St Model at 2159 S Mound St, Unit LOWER starting at $2,145 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polonia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Unit B | 1224 S Cesar E Chavez Dr | Studio ,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2159 S Mound St, Unit LOWER | 2159 S Mound St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Ravinia | Blanchard | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 220 E Wilbur Ave, Unit Lower | 220 E Wilbur Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1303 W Greenfield Ave, Unit 1B | 1303 W Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| South Pine Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Southgate | Conservatory | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $1,995.
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 40 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 $443 which is $1,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polonia.
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