The Alexander Lofts
1673 S 9th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53204
$1,250 - $1,450
1-2 Beds
Historic Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI
Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI Area Guide
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street is $734 for a studio, $732 for one bedroom, $1,164 for two bedrooms, and $1,173 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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606 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$734/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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771 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$732/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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793 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,164/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,173/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Reviews of Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 3 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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Methodology
† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.