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2828 E Bolivar AveSt. Francis, WI 53235
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Lakeside Apartments
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4025 S Packard StSt. Francis, WI 53235
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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
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,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 January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Francis area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2B Model at Riverside Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value St. Francis apartment is the 2x2 Model at Century Building starting at $1,018 with a $0.87 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.
Riverside Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.26
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
City Hall Square Apartments2 BR / 1 BA Loft *Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.28
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Edgewater EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $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 Lofts at Layton and starts from $1,690.

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