Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donner Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (137 Rentals)

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2582 N Cramer St
$800 - $1,300
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2582 N Cramer St

2582 N Cramer StMilwaukee, WI 53211

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2583 N Murray
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2583 N Murray

2583 N MurrayMilwaukee, WI 53211
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3825 N Oakland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3825 N Oakland Ave

3825 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
Student Housing
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1805 E. Park Pl.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1805 E. Park Pl.

1805 E Park PlMilwaukee, WI 53211
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2632 N Oakland Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2632 N Oakland Ave

2632 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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2636 N Oakland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2636 N Oakland Ave

2636 N Oakland AveMilwaukee, WI 53211
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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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1709 E Park Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 E Park Pl

1709 E Park PlMilwaukee, 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
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Newton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Apartments

1721 E Newton 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 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $699. The Annason 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
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$699
The AnnasonGarden Lower Level Studio Plus DenStudio,1BA$895
Oakland PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$925
2021 E Park PlstudioStudio,1BA$999
Belleview Terrace Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Maryland Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Casanova Apartments332-1a1BR,1BA$1,025
2555 N Farwell Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Webster Terrace IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
3069 Oakland1-Bed1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donner Woods, WI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donner Woods area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2738 N Murray Ave Model at 2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 2738 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Donner Woods apartment is the 4BR/1.0BA Model at San Rafael Apartments starting at $1,905 with a $1.15 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.
2738 N Murray Ave, Unit 27382738 N Murray Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
San Rafael Apartments4BR/1.0BA4BR,1BA$1.15
2611-2613 N Stowell Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.31
2954 N Frederick Ave, Unit #22954 N Frederick Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
FountainviewTwo Bed One and a Half Bath 1023 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.64
3245 N Oakland2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
3228 N Weil St, Unit Upper Duplex Unit3228 N Weil St3BR,1BA$1.56
Belleview Terrace Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Oakland Manor ApartmentsC - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.65
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsStandard 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donner Woods, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #69

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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Donner Woods is Belleview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Donner Woods costs $2,300.

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 11 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 $265 which is $2,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donner Woods.

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