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2828 E Bolivar AveSt. Francis, WI 53235
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4025 S Packard StSt. Francis, WI 53235
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3586 E Norwich CtSt. Francis, WI 53235

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Cheapest Available St. Francis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Francis, WI is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $675. Lakeside Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Francis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
Van Buren ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
East Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$795
829 N. Cass$500 OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT - Super Cute Studio!Studio,1BA$825
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Francis, WI

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Francis area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Legacy (55+ Community) in the in the Mitchell Field neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value St. Francis apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Germania starting at $1,122 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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.
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Royall Villas2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
5009-5017 S Lake Dr 12 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
FairCrest Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 Fairmount Apartments listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Francis Apartment is $750 at Colonial Apartments.

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 Lancaster 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 Hide House Lofts Bayview and starts from $1,603.

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