Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Park Neighborhood of Franklin, WI from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Park Water Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Water Apartments

6594 S 35th StFranklin, WI 53132
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Franklin Meadows Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Meadows Senior

7704 S 51st StFranklin, WI 53132
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1832-1836 Rawson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1832-1836 Rawson Ave

1832-1836 Rawson AveSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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College Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor Apartments

2100-2200 W College AveMilwaukee, WI 53221
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The Centennial
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Centennial

400 E Centennial DrOak Creek, WI 53154
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1835 Drexel Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Drexel Blvd

1835 Drexel BlvdSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172
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River Park, Franklin, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Village In The Park priced from $1,160. Southfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here are the most affordable River Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village In The ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 1 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cardinal1BR,1BA$1,194
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Mulberry1BR,1BA$1,274
Oak Shores ApartmentsOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1,327
Seasons at FranklinAAStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Park, WI

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Park area is the $1.45 price per square foot Watercress 3 Bedroom w/FP Model at Springbrook Cercle in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value River Park apartment is the Arbors Addition - 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Centennial Park Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springbrook CercleWatercress 3 Bedroom w/FP3BR,2BA$1.45
Centennial Park ApartmentsArbors Addition - 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Riverwood Estates ApartmentsSilvergate2BR,2BA$1.51
Root River Apartments3BR 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$1.37
Brandywood Apartments8900-308 DEC 2025 1ST MONTH FREE3BR,2BA$1.43
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 3 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Upper2BR,1BA$1.62
Wood Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Attached Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Franklin Park2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Country Oaks Apartments2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath B2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Village In The ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Park is under $1,456.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Park?

The cheapest apartment in River Park is Village In The Park which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in River Park costs $2,845.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in River Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in River Park?

Cheap apartments in River Park have an average cost of $135 which is $2,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.