The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Milwaukee Area Technical College (October 2026)

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   MODERN LIVING

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   4.4(6 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: MODERN LIVING delivers on the promise of close-to-campus living with style and substance, sitting just a three-minute walk from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Students rave about the spacious rooms, stunning glass windows, and thoughtfully designed amenities like the aesthetic gym, plus the responsive staff who handle maintenance and major issues quickly. Mary from maintenance has become something of a legend for going above and beyond, while managers stay communicative when bigger problems arise. As one resident put it, "The best building near campus! Glass windows are huge, gym is aesthetic & bedrooms are big."

   $1000/person/mo
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   Ascent MKE

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Ascent MKE stands out as the top overall choice near Milwaukee Area Technical College because its staff genuinely goes the extra mile to make residents feel at home. Students consistently praise the warmth and professionalism of the concierge team Jen and Scott handle everything from move-in questions to day-to-day requests with enthusiasm, while the building itself is clean, safe, and packed with solid amenities. The property also earns points for being genuinely dog-friendly and offering flexible temporary housing options. As one resident put it, "The staff here is absolutely amazing. They will make every effort to help with anything you ask."

   $2217/person/mo
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   Park at 1824 Student Apartments

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Park at 1824 Student Apartments earns its ranking through a management turnaround that students actually notice and appreciate. New leadership has brought real communication and efficiency to the complex, with staff like Lane and Eric earning repeated praise for responsiveness and follow-through on maintenance requests. Residents highlight how the team handles both day-to-day issues and major problems with equal care and speed. As one tenant noted, "Management is really helpful and efficient, they've really done a good job turning things around here."

   $599/person/mo
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   Colonial Court Apartments

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Colonial Court Apartments wins over students with a combination of thoughtful maintenance, responsive management, and genuine community care that extends beyond the lease. Residents praise the lightning-fast maintenance team, the friendly office staff who guide you through move-in, and the constant building improvements from hallway refinishing to new grills and landscaping. The quiet neighborhood vibe, proximity to Estabrook Park, and well-kept grounds make it feel like a real home, not just a rental. As one long-term resident shared, "The maintenance team is CRAZY fast when it comes to responding to work orders, and our apartment is beautifully updated."

   $950/person/mo
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   The Ritz on Kilbourn

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Ritz on Kilbourn stands out for delivering the full package: a beautiful building in probably the best location near MATC, paired with genuinely responsive management and staff. Students consistently praise how quickly the team handles requests and the genuine friendliness of everyone from management to maintenance to cleaning crews. The building feels secure and well-maintained, which matters when you're living solo. As one resident who stayed for two years put it, "Everyone who I was in contact with was very pleasant to deal with and answered any requests or questions in a very quick manner."

   $595/person/mo
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   Alverno Pool Apartments

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   4.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Alverno Pool Apartments wins you over with a combination of solid living space and genuinely invested management. Sylvia, the apartment manager, has earned real recognition for her communication and follow-through residents specifically praise how she reaches out to check in on work orders and makes sure maintenance responds quickly, even for non-urgent issues. The team here treats your requests seriously and gets things done. As one resident noted, "Sylvia is the best! She is always great with communication and gets the job done!"

   $1110/person/mo
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   St. James Court Historic Apartments

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   4.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: St. James Court Historic Apartments offers something you won't find everywhere: genuine character and history. Built in 1903 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this building delivers vintage charm with practical perks like free radiator heat in winter, convenient basement laundry, and weekly hallway cleaning. The upper floors offer peaceful living with respectful neighbors and those beautiful vintage tall ceilings. As one long-term resident shared, "11 peaceful months so far on 5th floor with no maintenance issues" and "Love the vintage tall ceilings."

   $1750/person/mo
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   The Buckler by 3L Living

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Buckler by 3L Living has undergone a genuine transformation under new management, and recent residents are seeing the difference firsthand. The arrival of Misty as property manager has shifted the entire experience she takes complaints seriously, acts quickly to fix problems, and goes above and beyond to help residents feel at home. The building itself is clean and well-located, and with responsive management now in place, it's becoming a place where students actually want to be. As one recent resident put it, "Misty has completely changed my experience living here in a very positive way" and "has shown quick action to correct them."

   $1295/person/mo
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   Marquette 2

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified Milwaukee Area Technical College reviews. Lived here for two years during my time at Marquette, and left feeling extremely satisfied. Affordable rent, good square footage…

   $995/person/mo
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    Johnson Legacy Apartments

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    4.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified Milwaukee Area Technical College reviews. Love my new apartment and the office assistants are really nice

    $775/person/mo
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    Playbill Flats

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified Milwaukee Area Technical College reviews. I lived at playbill for almost 2 years and I enjoyed my time there a lot. The management is amazing, so nice, accommodating and…

    $1135/person/mo
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    Edge on North

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified Milwaukee Area Technical College reviews. I lived here during my last year of undergrad and it was great. The staff is amazing, so incredibly friendly and accommodating…

    $1575/person/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Milwaukee Area Technical College campus. Rent is per person, per month.