
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Homes Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (20 Rentals)
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MLK Library Apartments

Gorman Homes

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

4311 N 26th St

616 W Chambers St

3301-3303 N 29th St.

608-610 W Burleigh St.
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 |
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Garden Homes Studio Apartments | $919 | $854 | $985 |
Garden Homes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $482 | $1,650 |
Garden Homes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $612 | $2,300 |
Garden Homes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $753 | $2,250 |
Garden Homes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $870 | $1,736 |
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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 Edison School Apartments priced from $482. MLK Library Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable Garden Homes apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edison School Apartments | 1Bd/1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $482 |
MLK Library Apartments | 2x1-V | 2BR,1BA | $667 |
Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Homes, WI
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden Homes area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2869 N 21st St Model at 2869 N 21st St, Unit lower in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Garden Homes apartment is the 2bd Model at Clayton Park Townhouses starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Estabrook Park 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. |
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2869 N 21st St, Unit lower | 2869 N 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Clayton Park Townhouses | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
106 W Keefe Ave, Unit 4 | 106 W Keefe Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit Rear Upper | 106-108 W Keefe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
MLK Library Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
3702 N 15th St, Unit Upper | 3702 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Edison School Apartments | 1Bd/1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden Homes, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #211
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI
Rufus King International High School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Edison School Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Garden Homes costs $1,303.
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 42 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 $764 which is $539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Homes.
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