Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnsons Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (52 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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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio 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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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Court

2933-2937 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Westport Apartments
Studio 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
1 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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WestGlen
Studio Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Hawley Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawley Terrace

429 S Hawley RdMilwaukee, 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 Bedroom Apartments

Bluemound Village

9102 W Dixon StMilwaukee, WI 53214
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WestGlen
1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

1624 S 75th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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8420 W Greenfield Ave
Studio Apartments

8420 W Greenfield Ave

8420 W Greenfield AveWest Allis, WI 53214
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1601 S 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S 84th St

1601 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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Orchard Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

6901-6951 W Orchard StWest Allis, WI 53214
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes1 BD/1 BA: 50% MKE County Median Income1BR,1BA$975
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,079
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
SoNa Lofts1A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2C2BR,2BA$1.24
5728 W Washington Blvd, Unit Upper5728 W Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.41
5431 W Galena St, Unit 5431 W galena st5431 W Galena St2BR,1BA$1.50
1438 S 92nd St, Unit 1440 Upper1438 S 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.50
1960 S 79th St, Unit 21960 S 79th St2BR,1BA$1.38
2408 S 92nd St, Unit #32408 S 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.32
West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc.2bu2BR,2BA$1.47
527 S 74th St, Unit 527 Lower unit527 S 74th St2BR,1BA$1.45
150 S 73rd St, Unit 1150 S 73rd St2BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnsons Woods, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #114

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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