Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donner Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (121 Rentals)

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2583 N Murray
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2583 N Murray

2583 N MurrayMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2636 N Oakland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2636 N Oakland Ave

2636 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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River Wood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Wood Apartments

1200 E Singer CirMilwaukee, WI 53212
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1320 E Capitol Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1320 E Capitol Dr

1320 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Maryland Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland Arms Apartments

2455 N Maryland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Northshore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

4001-4015 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2544 N Maryland Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2544 N Maryland Ave

2544 N Maryland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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Newton Apartments
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Newton Apartments

1721 E Newton AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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3402 N Oakland
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3402 N Oakland

3402 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1420 E Capitol
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1420 E Capitol

1420 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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1428 E Capitol Dr
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1428 E Capitol Dr

1428 E Capitol DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
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3819 N Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3819 N Oakland Ave

3819 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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Donner Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Donner Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donner Woods area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Cumberland Apartments priced from $725. Casanova Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Donner Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cumberland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Casanova Apartments332-stuStudio,1BA$895
Ardmore Terrace1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$975
2021 E Park PlstudioStudio,1BA$999
Belleview Terrace Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Jarvis Street Apartments1807 1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,139
The AnnasonRENT SPECIAL - 1011BR,1BA$1,145
Oakland Manor ApartmentsC - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,300
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1,325
3245 N Oakland2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donner Woods, WI

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donner 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 Donner Woods apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at San Rafael Apartments starting at $1,980 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donner Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shepard TownhomesTownHome4BR,2.5BA$1.20
San Rafael Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.19
The Broadmoor3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.23
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
Shorewood East Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.29
Villager ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Balcony2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Stowell House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Bartlett Hill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
3245 N Oakland2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11

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Donner Woods, Milwaukee, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Donner Woods, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donner Woods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Donner Woods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donner Woods is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donner Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Donner Woods is Ardmore Terrace which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Donner Woods costs $1,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donner Woods?

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 1 regular apartments in Donner Woods 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 Donner Woods?

Cheap apartments in Donner Woods have an average cost of $189 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donner Woods.

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