Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Homes Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (16 Rentals)

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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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227-235 E Townsend St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227-235 E Townsend St

227-235 E Townsend StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Continental House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Continental House

5301 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Parkhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

535 W Concordia AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Park Hill Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Family

540 W Ring StMilwaukee, WI 53212

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Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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. Parkside Commons Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $698. Here are the most affordable Garden Homes apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
4603 N 29th St - 6 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Homes, WI

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden Homes area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2542-2544 N 51st St Model at 2542-2544 N 51st St, Unit 2544 N 51st st in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Garden Homes apartment is the 4650 N 39th St Model at 4650 N 39th St, Unit 39th Street starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2542-2544 N 51st St, Unit 2544 N 51st st2542-2544 N 51st St3BR,1BA$0.94
4650 N 39th St, Unit 39th Street4650 N 39th St2BR,1BA$0.92
4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper4370 N 28th St2BR,1BA$0.88
2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608a2608 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.18
3718 N 2nd Ln, Unit 13718 N 2nd Ln2BR,1BA$0.95
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.12
5135 N 31st St, Unit A5135 N 31st St3BR,1BA$1.22
4059 N 7th St, Unit 14059 N 7th St1BR,1BA$1.05
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
4603 N 29th St - 6 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #157

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Garden Homes Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,550.

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 21 regular apartments in Garden Homes that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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