
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (52 Rentals)
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3500 W Kilbourn Ave

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Woods View Apartments

117 N 60th St

711 S 34th St

Hawley Ridge Apartments

944 N 37th St

5322 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Apt #2
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River Parkway II

5324 Beloit Rd

1408 S 79th St

1915 S 83rd St

7902 W National Ave

2347 S 76th St

6101 W Vliet St

River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes
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1214 S 77th St

5804 W Walker St, Unit Upper

Heritage West Allis Senior

5309 W Hayes Ave
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 |
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Johnsons Woods Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $350 | $3,688 |
Johnsons Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $522 | $4,165 |
Johnsons Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $650 | $6,545 |
Johnsons Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $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 River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes priced from $975. Hawley Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Johnsons Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes | 1 BD/1 BA: 50% MKE County Median Income | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Heritage West Allis Senior | 1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
92nd Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
SoNa Lofts | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnsons Woods, WI
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnsons Woods area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Johnsons Woods apartment is the Floor Plan 2C Model at The Overlook Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.24 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. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
5728 W Washington Blvd, Unit Upper | 5728 W Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
5431 W Galena St, Unit 5431 W galena st | 5431 W Galena St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1438 S 92nd St, Unit 1440 Upper | 1438 S 92nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1960 S 79th St, Unit 2 | 1960 S 79th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
2408 S 92nd St, Unit #3 | 2408 S 92nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc. | 2bu | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
527 S 74th St, Unit 527 Lower unit | 527 S 74th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
150 S 73rd St, Unit 1 | 150 S 73rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Getting Around the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnsons Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Johnsons Woods is River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Johnsons Woods costs $2,355.
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 8 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 $178 which is $2,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnsons Woods.
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