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W.G. Apartments
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W.G. Apartments

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

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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. Westown Green in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $678. 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
Westown Green4BR 2BA The Stormer4BR,2BA$678
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
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$825
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Francis, WI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Francis area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2379 S Howell Ave Model at 2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value St. Francis apartment is the 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Side 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.
2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A2379 S Howell Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
1129 Idaho E St, Unit 21129 Idaho E St2BR,1BA$1.18
City Hall Square Apartments2BR/1BA Loft **Section 422BR,1BA$1.14
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
5009-5017 S Lake Dr 12 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 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 $757 at Westown Green.

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

The best deal on a cheap St. Francis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Apartments and starts from $1,995.

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