Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Park Neighborhood of Franklin, WI from $600 (50 Rentals)

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Franklin Meadows Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Meadows Senior

7704 S 51st StFranklin, WI 53132
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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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Forest View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View Apartments

5885 W Forest View CtFranklin, WI 53132
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property at 815 W Puetz Rd

$1,525

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$1,525

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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815 W Puetz Rd, Unit 815

815 W Puetz Rd
Oak CreekWI53154

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property at 5499 Rainbow Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5499 Rainbow Dr

GreendaleWI53129

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property at 8145 S White Oak Dr

$3,500

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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8145 S White Oak Dr

Oak CreekWI53154
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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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Oak Leaf Condominiums
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Leaf Condominiums

135 W Oak Leaf DrOak Creek, WI 53154
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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 Timber Ridge Apartments priced from $1,110. Franklin Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable River Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,110
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Mulberry1BR,1BA$1,243
Ryan Green ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,299
Parterre at Emerald RowA21BR,1BA$1,455
Springbrook CercleClearwater Inner Entry Level1BR,1BA$1,475
Riverwood Estates ApartmentsCharmstone2BR,2BA$1,520
HUB13AA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,525
Emerald Row Apartments1A21BR,1BA$1,585
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Park, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Park area is the $1.82 price per square foot Tayber Model at Residences at Oak View LLC in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value River Park apartment is the 3B Model at Seasons at Franklin starting at $2,895 with a $1.73 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.
Residences at Oak View LLCTayber3BR,2.5BA$1.82
Seasons at Franklin3B3BR,2BA$1.73
Statesman ApartmentsThatcher2BR,2BA$1.74
Brandywood Apartments8900-#310 JULY 1ST3BR,1.5BA$1.48
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1.53
Riverwood Estates ApartmentsCharmstone2BR,2BA$1.42
Springbrook CercleClearwater Inner Entry Level1BR,1BA$1.64
Ryan Green ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.67
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Mulberry1BR,1BA$1.81
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Park Apartment is $1,110 at Timber Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Park is starting from $1,245 at Timber Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable River Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brandywood Apartments and starts from $1,765.

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