Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Francis, WI from $400 (230 Rentals)

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W.G. Apartments
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2828 E Bolivar AveSt. Francis, WI 53235
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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

4025 S Packard StSt. Francis, WI 53235
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South Shore Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Shore Point

3586 E Norwich CtSt. Francis, WI 53235

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St. Francis, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Francis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Francis, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts in the Near South Side neighborhood priced from $486. Edgewater East in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Francis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
1527 MarshallRENT SPECIAL 03Studio,1BA$795
Prospect DownsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Brewery Point1x11BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Francis, WI

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Francis area is the $0.83 price per square foot #4 Model at 2188 S Robinson Ave in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value St. Francis apartment is the 2225 S Woodward St Model at 2225 S Woodward St, Unit 1 starting at $1,725 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Francis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2188 S Robinson Ave#43BR,2BA$0.83
2225 S Woodward St, Unit 12225 S Woodward St2BR,1BA$1.23
Summerfield2 Bed / 1 Bath + Den2BR,1BA$1.11
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.85
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Francis, WI

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around St. Francis, WI

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Francis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Francis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Francis is at Lakeside Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Francis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Francis Apartment is $486 at Schuster Historic Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Francis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Francis is starting from $850 at Edgeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Francis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Francis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2188 S Robinson Ave and starts from $1,500.

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