Historic Mitchell Street

Milwaukee, WI

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Historic Mitchell Street - Milwaukee, WI

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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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Historic Mitchell Street is $694 for a studio, $579 for one bedroom, and $1,203 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

  • $694/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 774 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $579/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 824 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,203/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

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2.5 2 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years agoNiche Review

This neighborhood is ok. Some areas are bad after 13th st. Kosciuszko park area is nice. I've always felt safe here.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Domes
  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Hank Aaron State Trail
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • Lakeshore State Park

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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