Historic Mitchell Street

Milwaukee, WI

Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

2.5 (2 Reviews)

Welcome to the home of one of Milwaukee’s oldest commercial hubs

Great Location • Historic • Shopping • Restaurants • Diverse •

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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street is $697 for a studio, $581 for one bedroom, and $1,164 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Studio
606 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$697/month

Average Rent

1 BR
774 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$581/month

Average Rent

2 BR
824 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,164/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

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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

2.5 2 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

There is shootings every other day and the houses are cheap and ugly. The people are loud and obnoxious, and they don't know how to calm down when they need to.

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