
Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI (275 Rentals)


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Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Root Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Root Creek Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $1,133 | $1,244 |
Root Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $875 | $1,867 |
Root Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,025 | $2,632 |
Root Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,400 | $2,322 |
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There are currently 275 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoot Creek, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #161
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with children? Amongst all of the communities in Milwaukee, this residential submarket has established a name for itself as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the finest education resources available.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the great outdoors? Root Creek has a reputation as providing fantastic access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has emerged as one of our preferred higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of Milwaukee ranks as one of the best submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Root Creek Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Root Creek
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Root Creek Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Root Creek ranges from $875 to $1,867 with an average monthly rent of $1,212.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Root Creek cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Root Creek range from $1,025 to $2,632. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,472.
How expensive are Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 34 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Root Creek on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $2,322 - averaging $1,828 for the location.
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