
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Homes Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $489 (139 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garden Homes area of Milwaukee.


Edison School Apartments

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3405A N 10th St

3405 N 10th St

3627 N 1st St

2760-2762-2762 N 18th St

2919 N 50th St

3735 N 9th St

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4640 W Scranton Pl

3355 N 28th St

3350 N 25th St

5347 N Sherman Blvd

2545A N 52nd St

2545 N 52nd St

2755-2757-2757 N 33rd St

3567 N 13th St

3219A-Upper N 52nd St

3219 N 52nd St
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3179 N 39th St

3147 N 35th St

2649 N 1st St

3335-3337-3337 N 25th St

Dr. Wesley Scott

4522 N Teutonia Ave

Total Monthly Price
2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A

2520A W Hadley St

4047 N 19th St.
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2731 N 18th St

2971a N 6th St

Park Village Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3433A N 53rd St, Unit Lovely Mother In Law available 9/1

3334 N 14th St

4522 W Burleigh St

2484 W Chambers St

4646 N 29th St

2762 N 51st St

2621 N 15th St
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1911 W Chambers St

3201 N 39th St

5419 N 57th St

5328 N 35th St

1920 W Vienna Ave

4134 N 50th St

3352 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

2555A 16th St

2624 N 6th St

3244 N 1st St
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Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Homes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Homes Studio Apartments | $996 | $935 | $1,033 |
| Garden Homes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,024 | $560 | $1,695 |
| Garden Homes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $608 | $2,300 |
| Garden Homes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $895 | $3,200 |
| Garden Homes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,166 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Garden Homes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden Homes area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $695. 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Garden Homes apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Charming 1BR Milwaukee Apartment | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 3866 N Port Washington Rd. - 8 Unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| 4047-4272 N Sherman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| 2675 N 52nd St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Homes, WI
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Homes area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3164 N 55th St Model at 3164 N 55th St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Garden Homes apartment is the 4023 N 24th Pl Model at 4023 N 24th Pl, Unit 4023 starting at $1,300 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Homes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3164 N 55th St, Unit Upper Unit | 3164 N 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 4023 N 24th Pl, Unit 4023 | 4023 N 24th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2975 N 58th St, Unit 2975 Upper | 2975 N 58th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2911 N 9th St, Unit 2911-A | 2911 N 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 3433A N 53rd St, Unit Lovely Mother In Law unit available 9/1 | 3433A N 53rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Edison School Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 3866 N Port Washington Rd. - 8 Unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 4603 N 29th St - 6 unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden Homes, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #187
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI
Rufus King International High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Homes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Homes?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Homes is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Garden Homes costs $1,102.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden Homes?
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 14 regular apartments in Garden Homes 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 Garden Homes?
Cheap apartments in Garden Homes have an average cost of $462 which is $640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Homes.
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