Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Joseph Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Saint Joseph, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Joseph Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saint Joseph area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Tioga Apartments priced from $725. Johnson Legacy East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Saint Joseph apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tioga ApartmentsCorner StudioStudio,1BA$725
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$815
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Himount GardensEast Courtyard1BR,1BA$960
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
CWC Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, WI

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint Joseph area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Saint Joseph apartment is the 2016 W Clybourn St Model at 2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper starting at $1,399 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th2708 N 40th St2BR,1BA$0.85
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$1.38
2515 N 57th St, Unit 25152515 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.32
1331 Martha Washington Dr, Unit 1331 Martha Washington LL1331 Martha Washington Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
507 N 20th St, Unit 1507 N 20th St3BR,1BA$1.40
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saint Joseph, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #150

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Saint Joseph Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Joseph Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Saint Joseph?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Joseph is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Joseph?

The cheapest apartment in Saint Joseph is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Saint Joseph costs $1,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Joseph?

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 14 regular apartments in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph?

Cheap apartments in Saint Joseph have an average cost of $493 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Joseph.

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