
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (63 Rentals)
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

605 N 30th St

240 N 34th St

Woods View Apartments

4611 W National Ave

502 N 39th St

907 N Hawley Rd

905 N Hawley Rd

434 N 31st St
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311 N 40th St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

1817-1819-1819 N 36th St

336 S 66th St

233 S 67th St, Unit 233A

114 S 74th St

37th St School Senior Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

Valley Square Apartments

City Square Apartments
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3030-3032 W Pierce St

3110 W Wells St

Franklin Arms Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

City Square Apartments

West Park Apartments

The Millerand Apartments

Westport Apartments

3008 W State St

Sunny Crest Apartments
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Highlander

4215 W Martin Dr

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

Franklin Court

WestGlen

5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit

Becher Apartments

Parkway South

Bluemound Village

Valley Forge
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Hawley Terrace

3311 W Juneau Ave. (5 Unit)

5821 W Lincoln Ave

The Landmark of West Allis

7202 W Becher St

1437 S 81st St

5324 Beloit Rd

9104 W Lincoln Ave

9150 W Watertown Plank Rd

4905 W National Ave
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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 | $1,248 | $695 | $2,153 |
| Johnsons Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $465 | $5,345 |
| Johnsons Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $650 | $7,245 |
| Johnsons Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $750 | $6,910 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit priced from $795. Valley Forge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Johnsons Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 3311 W Juneau Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x2 Grand | 2BR,2BA | $1,145 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 608 N 90th St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 1412 N 68th St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnsons Woods, WI
As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnsons Woods area is the $0.39 price per square foot 240 N 34th St Model at 240 N 34th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $735. The second greatest value Johnsons Woods apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,575 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the National Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 N 34th St | 240 N 34th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1513 S 63rd St, Unit 1515 S 63rd St | 1513 S 63rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 5431 W Galena St, Unit 5431 W galena st | 5431 W Galena St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1412 N 68th St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x1 Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnsons Woods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Johnsons Woods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Johnsons Woods is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnsons Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Johnsons Woods is 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Johnsons Woods costs $2,370.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnsons Woods?
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 12 regular apartments in Johnsons Woods 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 Johnsons Woods?
Cheap apartments in Johnsons Woods have an average cost of $111 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnsons Woods.
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