
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (81 Rentals)
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327 N 63rd St, Unit Tiny Upper Flat

1946 N 39th St

336 N 75th St

3421 W Kilbourn Ave

Hawley Ridge Apartments

3830 W Mt Vernon Ave

653 S 69th St, Unit A

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4552 W Wells St
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6516 W Bluemound Rd, Unit Upper

37th St School Senior Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

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3030-3032 W Pierce St

3110 W Wells St

Franklin Arms Apartments

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The Millerand Apartments

Westport Apartments

3008 W State St

Sunny Crest Apartments

Highlander

4215 W Martin Dr

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit

Franklin Court
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WestGlen

5302 W Burnham St

4611 W National Ave

Becher Apartments

Parkway South

Bluemound Village

Hawley Terrace

3601 W Highland Blvd

Valley Forge Apartments
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2501-2505 S 44th St

1536 N 38th St

3303-3311 W Juneau Ave

3111 W Walnut St

3109 W Walnut St

5821 W Lincoln Ave

1426 S 31st St

1140 N 50th Pl

9230 W National Ave, Unit Roth Family

5324 Beloit Rd
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Johnsons Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnsons Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsons Woods Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $660 | $1,640 |
| Johnsons Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $565 | $2,874 |
| Johnsons Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $675 | $4,527 |
| Johnsons Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $800 | $4,930 |
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Cheapest Available Johnsons Woods Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnsons Woods area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit priced from $695. Valley Forge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Johnsons Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Valley Forge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Heritage West Allis Senior | 1BD/1BA - 50% Median County Income | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes | 1BR 1BA 50% | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1,175 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Tosa Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Six Points Apartments | B1 - 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnsons Woods, WI
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnsons Woods area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Johnsons Woods apartment is the 2BD 2BA - 2D Model at River Parkway II starting at $2,065 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnsons Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| River Parkway II | 2BD 2BA - 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 5411 W National Ave, Unit Lower | 5411 W National Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 9011 W Adler St, Unit 9011 W Ader St | 9011 W Adler St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc. | 2bu | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x1 Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Valley Forge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnsons Woods Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnsons Woods Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnsons Woods Apartment is $925 at Valley Forge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnsons Woods Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnsons Woods is starting from $1,175 at The Landmark of West Allis.
What is the most affordable Johnsons Woods Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Johnsons Woods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Wauwatosa and starts from $2,798.
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