The Alexander Lofts
1673 S 9th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53204
$1,300 - $1,500
1-2 Beds
Historic Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI
Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Welcome to the home of one of Milwaukee’s oldest commercial hubs
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True to its name, the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood has a storied history in Milwaukee and is anchored by its namesake corridor. Once known as the “Downtown of Milwaukee’s South Side,” Historic Mitchell Street has a long history of being one of Milwaukee’s premier commercial thoroughfares. Today, the neighborhood is filled with western wear stores, cultural shops, diverse eateries, and more.
Brightly colored murals and historic architecture line the streets, including manufacturing buildings that have been converted to loft apartments, mixing modern flair with historic flavor. There are a variety of affordable to upscale apartments and condos available for rent in Historic Mitchell Street so there is something for everyone. Although the neighborhood is filled with amenities, residents appreciate living near Downtown Milwaukee, which is just five miles away.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street is $731 for a studio, $730 for one bedroom, $1,161 for two bedrooms, and $1,164 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street has decreased by -18.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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606 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$731/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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768 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$730/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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793 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,161/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,164/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
54
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
This neighborhood is ok. Some areas are bad after 13th st. Kosciuszko park area is nice. I've always felt safe here.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Domes
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Hank Aaron State Trail
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Lakeshore State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.