Boston Lofts
630 N Vel R Phillips Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53203
$1,756 - $2,943 | 1-2 Beds
Founded by the first Bishop of Milwaukee in 1881, Marquette University is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that encourages students to grow in hearts, mind, and spirit. Wisconsin’s largest private university, Marquette offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate majors, doctoral and master’s degree programs, School of Dentistry, and Law School. MU values excellence, faith, leadership, and service. The Marquette Golden Eagles sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference, contributing athletic excellence to the university and the community.
Located within walking distance of the heart of Downtown Milwaukee, Marquette is surrounded by plenty of apartments and lofts available for rent. Neighborhoods convenient to Marquette include Avenues West, Westown, and Downtown.
In addition to the cultural and culinary amenities of Downtown Milwaukee, Marquette is close to Lake Michigan. You can easily indulge in a range of indoor and outdoor pursuits. MU is also a short drive from Chicago, an excellent choice for a weekend getaway.
The Straz Tower is home the famous Bob's Barber Shop
Gesu Church was founded in 1887
The Raynor Memorial Libraries contain unique collections of books and materials
The Haggerty Museum of Art is one of the nation's leading university art museums
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $980 for a studio, $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,474 for two bedrooms, and $1,996 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Studio
443 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$980/month
Average Rent
1 BR
649 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,164/month
Average Rent
2 BR
962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,474/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,235 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,996/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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