
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polonia Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (32 Rentals)
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1532 South 13th Street

2474 S 5th Pl

2031-2033 S 15th Pl.
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2374 S 18th St

2221-2223-2223 S 21st St

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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 |
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Polonia Studio Apartments | $1,436 | $787 | $2,105 |
Polonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $486 | $3,269 |
Polonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $795 | $3,998 |
Polonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $995 | $3,075 |
Polonia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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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 $751. Here are the most affordable Polonia apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
Corliss | Timberline | 1BR,1BA | $751 |
Burnham Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $787 |
Southgate | Greenhouse | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
$1095 – 1 BR, 1 BA Apartment in Bayview - | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Loomis Hills | Batavia | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
The Alexander Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polonia, WI
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polonia area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2216 S 30th St Model at 2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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. |
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2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI | 2216 S 30th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
2159 S Mound St, Unit LOWER | 2159 S Mound St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Ravinia | Regency | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
Loomis Hills | Batavia | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Chapel Garden Apartments | Lifestyle: Senior - 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Southgate | Conservatory | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit D | 1301 W Greenfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Corliss | Timberline | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePolonia, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #98
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Polonia Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,452.
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 36 regular apartments in Polonia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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