Carnegie Place - West Allis, WI

A former Carnegie library gives Carnegie Place its most distinctive feature: the West Allis building was constructed in 1904 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation and converted to apartments in 2001. The community at 1508 S. 75th St. offers affordable independent living for older adults, with all 14 apartments designated as low-income housing under Wisconsin's housing tax-credit program. Capri Communities manages the property. 

Homes

Carnegie Place has 14 total apartments, with one-bedroom homes listed at 577 square feet and one bathroom. Milwaukee County currently lists monthly rents of $830 for a Standard 40 unit and $1,038 for a Standard 50 unit; these are income-qualified apartments rather than conventional market-rate homes.

Amenities

Residents have access to convenient laundry rooms, professionally landscaped grounds, a community room with a full kitchen, a community patio, optional indoor parking and scheduled transportation for shopping around West Allis and Milwaukee. Heat, electric and water are included with rent, and the building has a 24-hour emergency communication system plus locked lobby and exterior doors. 

Location and Nearby Attraction

Carnegie Place sits in the heart of West Allis with access to supermarkets, medical services, restaurants and public transportation, while Milwaukee's broader entertainment and cultural offerings are nearby. The West Allis Farmers Market operates seasonally at 6501 W. National Ave., and Wisconsin State Fair Park, a nearly 200-acre year-round events venue, is at 640 S. 84th St. in West Allis.