Cheap Homes for Rent in Fernwood Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fernwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fernwood area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Seaway Terrace Apartments priced from $850. Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Fernwood apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaway Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, WI

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fernwood area is the $2.10 price per square foot Glow Model at KinetiK in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Fernwood apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes starting at $1,152 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fernwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
KinetiKGlow2BR,2BA$2.10
Buckhorn Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
3502 E Cudahy Ave, Unit 33502 E Cudahy Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
Dwell Bay ViewD1BR,1BA$1.69
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Vue ApartmentsV011BR,1BA$2.20
StitchweldHABERDASHER1BR,1BA$2.19
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fernwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Fernwood?

There are currently 167 Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, WI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,099. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fernwood ranging from $845 to $7,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fernwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fernwood ranges from $845 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,874.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fernwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fernwood range from $1,595 to $2,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $1,625. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,575.

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