Cheap Homes for Rent in Garden Homes Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (29 Rentals)

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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 Edison School Apartments priced from $482. 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
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$482
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$854
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$990
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Homes, WI

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Homes area is the $1.18 price per square foot 5733 W Birch Ave Model at 5733 W Birch Ave, Unit Duplex in the in the Hampton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Garden Homes apartment is the 4900 N 40th St Model at 4900 N 40th St starting at $1,295 with a $1.24 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.
5733 W Birch Ave, Unit Duplex5733 W Birch Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
4900 N 40th St4900 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.24
3718 N 2nd Ln, Unit 13718 N 2nd Ln2BR,1BA$0.95
Edison School Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower3935 N 13th St2BR,1BA$0.99
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
4758 N 19th Pl4758 N 19th Pl2BR,1BA$1.15
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
5135 N 31st St, Unit A5135 N 31st St3BR,1BA$1.22
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garden Homes, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #201

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Homes

What type of rentals are currently available in Garden Homes?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Garden Homes, WI with pricing that ranges from $482 to $2,445. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Garden Homes ranging from $775 to $3,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Garden Homes ranges from $775 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,496.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Garden Homes?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Garden Homes range from $753 to $1,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $870.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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