Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downer Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (58 Rentals)

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Evoni
$1,800 - $6,847
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Evoni

615 E Corcoran AveMilwaukee, WI 53202
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3402 N Oakland
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3402 N Oakland

3402 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Ben's Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ben's Place

3456 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2600 E Kenwood Blvd
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2600 E Kenwood Blvd

2600 E Kenwood BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1818 E Kenwood Blvd

MilwaukeeWI53211

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Downer Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downer Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downer Woods area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at East National Flats priced from $645. Sixteen53 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Downer Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East National FlatsPierce - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
Sixteen53StudioStudio,1BA$840
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP0-1P.1Studio,1BA$925
740 North by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$999
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$1,025
Bon Aire1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Journal CommonsStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,220
Juneau Village TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
TrioBruceStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downer Woods, WI

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downer Woods area is the $1.20 price per square foot TownHome Model at Shepard Townhomes in the in the Downtown Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Downer Woods apartment is the Heath Townhome Model at The Ardin starting at $3,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Brown Deer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downer Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shepard TownhomesTownHome4BR,2.5BA$1.20
The ArdinHeath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Jefferson Block Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath + Den - 1,670 SF2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Prospect TowerTwo Bed Balcony Lake View - Parking Included2BR,2BA$1.83
The ApiaryB12BR,2BA$1.86
Parkside at Estabrook ApartmentsDS2BR,2BA$1.60
3245 N Oakland2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Oakland Properties2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Tosa Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Flats 1809One Bedroom W/Den1BR,1BA$1.93

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downer Woods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downer Woods?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downer Woods is at Sixteen53 listed at $840.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downer Woods Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downer Woods Apartment is $895 at Sixteen53.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downer Woods Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downer Woods is starting from $645 at East National Flats.

What is the most affordable Downer Woods Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downer Woods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAC Residences and starts from $3,343.

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