Cheap Homes for Rent in Fernwood Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (11 Rentals)

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property at 3474 S Indiana Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3474 S Indiana Ave

MilwaukeeWI53207
property at 1703 E Morgan Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

1703 E Morgan Ave

MilwaukeeWI53207
property at 4252 1st St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4252 1st St

MilwaukeeWI53202

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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 1 Bed unit found at Lake Park Apartments priced from $850. Norwich East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Fernwood apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Norwich East1B1BA1BR,1BA$899
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$968
3432 E Cudahy Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, WI

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fernwood area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3149 S Illinois Ave Model at 3149 S Illinois Ave, Unit 3149 in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fernwood apartment is the 2525 S Shore Dr Model at 2525 S Shore Dr, Unit Flugel Penthouse starting at $2,050 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Historic Mitchell Street 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.
3149 S Illinois Ave, Unit 31493149 S Illinois Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
2525 S Shore Dr, Unit Flugel Penthouse2525 S Shore Dr2BR,1BA$1.58
2867 S Kinnickinnic2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
South Shore Point2 Bedroom First Floor2BR,1BA$1.49
Ridge ViewTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.57
South Pine Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ AdultTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Plaza Four Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Large with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.52
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #77

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fernwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Fernwood?

There are currently 178 Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, WI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,101. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fernwood ranging from $779 to $2,975.

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 $779 to $2,975 with an average monthly rent of $1,696.

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