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Studio A2
$1,265
Studio, 1 Bath
, 469 Sq. Ft.
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Sep. 29
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Sq. Ft.
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601
$1,265
469 Sq. Ft.
9/29/26
602
$1,265
469 Sq. Ft.
9/30/26
Studio A1
$1,270
Studio, 1 Bath
, 426 Sq. Ft.
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Oct. 8
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534
$1,270
426 Sq. Ft.
10/8/26
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JR 1 Bed B2
$1,350 - $1,370
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 528 - 537 Sq. Ft.
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6 Rentals Available
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Sq. Ft.
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512
$1,370
536 Sq. Ft.
Now
510
$1,370
537 Sq. Ft.
Now
316
$1,350
528 Sq. Ft.
9/30/26
JR 1 Bed B1
$1,365 - $1,385
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 454 - 464 Sq. Ft.
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319
$1,365
459 Sq. Ft.
9/29/26
412
$1,375
454 Sq. Ft.
9/29/26
404
$1,375
454 Sq. Ft.
9/29/26
JR 1 Bed B31
$1,335 - $1,360
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 536 - 540 Sq. Ft.
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221
$1,360
540 Sq. Ft.
9/29/26
329
$1,335
536 Sq. Ft.
9/30/26
JR 1 Bed B3
$1,380
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 544 Sq. Ft.
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1 Rental Available
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426
$1,380
544 Sq. Ft.
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1 Bed plus Den D2
$1,785
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 838 Sq. Ft.
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415
$1,785
838 Sq. Ft.
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New
1 Bed plus Den D3
$1,995
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 944 Sq. Ft.
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Sq. Ft.
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306
$1,995
944 Sq. Ft.
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1 Bed plus Den D1
$1,600
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 759 Sq. Ft.
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Oct. 31
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313
$1,600
759 Sq. Ft.
10/31/26
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Utilities & Essentials
Utility Bundle
$55 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$25
Surface Lot
Parking Fee
$200 / mo
Garage Attached
Parking Fee
$200 / mo
Additional Parking Options
Covered
Garage
Other Pets
Pet Fee
$200
0 lbs. Weight Limit
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
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Cats
Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
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| Restrictions: None
Storage Unit
Storage Rent
$40 / mo
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Property Highlights
Journal Commons offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern apartment living in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1924 as the home of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the building has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its character while introducing the finishes and conveniences today's residents expect.Designed by renowned architect Frank D. Chase, the space reflects a legacy of craftsmanship and purpose; now reimagined into studio to one-bedroom plus den apartments with elevated amenities and walkable access to the city's best dining, entertainment, and lakefront destinations.Live where Milwaukee's stories were written — and start your own.
Bike Racks
Historic Building
Library
Media Room
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Dishwasher
Disposal
Freezer
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Range
Recreation Room
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Vinyl Flooring
Washer/Dryer
Community Features
Business Center
Clubhouse
Community-Wide WiFi
Controlled Access
Disposal Chutes
Elevator
Fitness Center
Garages
Guest Apartment
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Pet Washing Station
Property Manager on Site
Storage Space
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Scores provided by
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100
Scores provided by
HowLoud
Transit
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
16 min Drive
Airport
General Mitchell International
15 min Drive
Moving to Westown, Milwaukee, WI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Journal Commons proximity to Juneau Village, 306-B W Pleasant St, and Pleasant Street Center. Juneau Village is 0.8 miles away, and 306-B W Pleasant St is within a 14 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, Journal Commons has strong public transit, including 4 transit stops within 39 miles. Transit options include Milwaukee and General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Journal Commons are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 3.5 miles, including The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee Public Museum, and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Airports
Living in Westown provides easy access to General Mitchell International, located just 16 minutes from Journal Commons.
Property Details
Journal Commons offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern apartment living in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1924 as the home of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the building has been thoughtfully restored to... preserve its character while introducing the finishes and conveniences today's residents expect.Designed by renowned architect Frank D. Chase, the space reflects a legacy of craftsmanship and purpose; now reimagined into studio to one-bedroom plus den apartments with elevated amenities and walkable access to the city's best dining, entertainment, and lakefront destinations.Live where Milwaukee's stories were written — and start your own.
Journal Commons offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern apartment living in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1924 as the home of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the building has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its character while introducing the finishes and conveniences today's residents expect.Designed by renowned architect Frank D. Chase, the space reflects a legacy of craftsmanship and purpose; now reimagined into studio to one-bedroom plus den apartments with elevated amenities and walkable access to the city's best dining, entertainment, and lakefront destinations.Live where Milwaukee's stories were written — and start your own.
Journal Commons is located in Milwaukee, WI in the 53203 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 333 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
I moved here from out of state for two years, from 2023-2025. Within the two years, they changed management three times and it got worse everytime. Despite the historic building, it's a modern building with paper-thin walls and management you can't get ahold of.
This was sold to me as a luxury building for young professionals and as a young post grad, I appreciated. After I moved in, I realized with all the colleges downtown this was just a luxury college dorm for kids who moved off campus and... for someone who worked hybrid, that was not OK.
The underground parking has exposed pipes that leak chemicals that eat through the paint on your car, ruining it and since it's Secure Park and not the apartment's property, they won't do anything about it. Residents pay a monthly fee for parking, but for any concert/game/event at Fiserv, Secure would sell out the garage, kicking out residents who live there since there is no assigned parking- you would have to plan when to leave your apartment around any event to avoid the chaos.
Half of the units have a view of inside other units, so you are looking directly inside someone's apartment. There is no privacy unless you put up your own privacy film and in the winter, it is even darker than usual since your view is a wall with no sunlight. There were no window cleaners in the two years I was there- a bird pooped on my window a month after I moved in and it stayed there my whole lease.
If you want to live downtown, there are better options.
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6/4/24
Eh
The building has really good noise cancellation and despite the location, kept out a good amount of noise from the bars around the corner and event-goers at the Fiserv.
The biggest drawback is the parking. Not only is it not owned by F3, but it is opened up and sold at any game/event/concert happening at the Fiserv. The company that owns it has raised the price 3 times in the year I lived here, from $175 to $180 to $190 (before fees) within 6 months. The public can access the building through... the parking garage elevators and stairs and the garage continuously leaves calcium deposits on cars parked under the water lines. Other than that, I would recommend this place.
