Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (81 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Westport Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3008 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3008 W State St

3008 W State StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2936 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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4215 W Martin Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4215 W Martin Dr

4215 W Martin DrMilwaukee, WI 53208
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9151 W Hawthorne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

9151 W Hawthorne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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Franklin Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Court

2933-2937 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Woods View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woods View Apartments

5511 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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WestGlen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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5302 W Burnham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5302 W Burnham St

5302 W Burnham StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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4611 W National Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4611 W National Ave

4611 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Becher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Apartments

7726 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Parkway South
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway South

2433-2551 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Bluemound Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluemound Village

9102 W Dixon StMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Hawley Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawley Terrace

429 S Hawley RdMilwaukee, WI 53214
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5821 W Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5821 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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1426 S 31st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1426 S 31st St

1426 S 31st StMilwaukee, WI 53215
property at 5324 Beloit Rd

$795 - $895

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5324 Beloit Rd

West MilwaukeeWI53214

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Johnsons Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - 50% Median County Income1BR,1BA$975
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes1BR 1BA 50%1BR,1BA$975
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,035
The Landmark of West Allis2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1,175
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1,250
Tosa Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,348
Six Points ApartmentsB1 - 1X11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.93
River Parkway II2BD 2BA - 2D2BR,2BA$1.59
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
5411 W National Ave, Unit Lower5411 W National Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
9011 W Adler St, Unit 9011 W Ader St9011 W Adler St2BR,1BA$1.70
West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc.2bu2BR,2BA$1.58
The Landmark of West Allis2x1 Grand2BR,1BA$1.47
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnsons Woods, Milwaukee, WI

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

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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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