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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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St. Francis, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Francis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Francis, WI is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $695. 1315 Cass 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
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1315 CassFront EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
1026 E Lyon StRent Special - June 1stStudio,1BA$775
1417 N. Prospect Avenue1417 StudiosStudio,1BA$785
East Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Royal Plaza ApartmentsStudioAStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Francis, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Francis area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2B Model at Riverside Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value St. Francis apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Legacy (55+ Community) starting at $1,199 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Mitchell Field 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.
Riverside Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.33
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Michigan Street CommonsThe Riverwalk2BR,2BA$1.26
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $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 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 Paper Box Lofts and starts from $1,195.

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