- Bedrooms
- Studio - 1Studio - 1 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 426 - 944 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
Studio A2
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602
$1,265
469 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 30
Studio A1
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534
$1,270
426 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 8
Studio A3
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JR 1 Bed B2
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512
$1,370
536 Sq. Ft.
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316
$1,350
528 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 30
411
$1,360
536 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 30
JR 1 Bed B1
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319
$1,365
459 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 29
412
$1,375
454 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 29
505
$1,385
464 Sq. Ft.
Dec. 31
JR 1 Bed B3
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426
$1,345
544 Sq. Ft.
Now
1 Bed plus Den D3
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306
$1,950
944 Sq. Ft.
Now
JR 1 Bed B31
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329
$1,335
536 Sq. Ft.
Sep. 30
1 Bed plus Den D1
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313
$1,600
759 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 31
New
JR 1 Bed B3A
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JR 1 Bed Corporate Unit
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JR 1 Bed B4
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1 Bed C1
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1 Bed C2
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1 Bed C3
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1 Bed C4
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1 Bed plus Den D7
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1 Bed plus Den D6
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1 Bed plus Den D2
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1 Bed C5
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1 Bed plus Den D8
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1 Bed plus Den D9
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JR 1 Bed B5
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JR 1 Bed B11
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1 Bed C3A
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1 Bed plus Den D5
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Details
Property Information
- Built in 2022
- 141 units5 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
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Utility Bundle$55 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$25
Surface Lot
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Parking Fee$200 / mo
Garage Attached
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Parking Fee$200 / mo
Additional Parking Options
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Covered
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Garage
Other Pets Allowed
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Pet Fee$200
0 lbs. Weight Limit
Dogs Allowed
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Dogs Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Storage Unit
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Storage Rent$40 / mo
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- 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
Map of Journal Commons
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Busy
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
16 min Drive
Airport
15 min Drive
Moving to Westown, Milwaukee, WI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Journal Commons proximity to Juneau Village and East Pointe Marketplace. Juneau Village is 0.8 miles away, and East Pointe Marketplace is within an 18 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.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
Grades 6-8
Public
Lincoln Center of the Arts
Grades 6-8
Public
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Joan Antida High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Tenor High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Bradley Technology & Trade High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Golda Meir School
Grades K-12
Public
Wells Street Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Tech., Downtown | Walk: 6 min (0.3 mi) |
| Milwaukee Sch. of Engineering | Walk: 10 min (0.5 mi) |
| Marquette University | Walk: 19 min (1 mi) |
| Univ of Wisc., Milwaukee | Drive: 10 min (3.5 mi) |
About Journal Commons
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 an apartment community in Milwaukee, WI
Contact
Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
Renter Reviews
For Journal Commons
2 Ratings & Reviews
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7/29/26
Luxury College Dorm
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.Review from Apartments.com
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