Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Cherokee Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Village

4058 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Hunters Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Square

3180 W Dakota StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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4138 S 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 S 51st St

4138 S 51st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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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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3073 W Ruskin Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3073 W Ruskin Ct

3073 W Ruskin CtMilwaukee, WI 53215
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2628 S 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2628 S 84th St

2628 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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2232 S. 96th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2232 S. 96th St.

2232 S 96th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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Tara Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill Apartments

3946 S Tara Hill DrGreenfield, WI 53220
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Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Root Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Root Creek area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at St. Gregory priced from $915. Forest Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$915
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
English Meadows Apartment HomesStudio - 551 Sq FtStudio,1BA$934
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $0.82 price per square foot 5702 W Oklahoma Ave Model at 5702 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 5702 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the 2176 S 95th St Model at 2176 S 95th St, Unit 4 starting at $1,295 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Alcott Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Root Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5702 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 57025702 W Oklahoma Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
2176 S 95th St, Unit 42176 S 95th St2BR,1BA$0.96
2172 S 66th St, Unit 2174 66th St Upper West2172 S 66th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Heritage Village ApartmentsL2BR,2BA$1.14
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
4244 S 51st St, Unit 2014244 S 51st St2BR,1BA$1.11
6326 W Grant St, Unit 414-801-2497 Alex6326 W Grant St1BR,1BA$1.26
2390 S 92nd St, Unit 2390 S. 92nd St.2390 S 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.24
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #181

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Root Creek, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Root Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Root Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Root Creek is at English Meadows Apartment Homes listed at $934.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Root Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Root Creek Apartment is $915 at St. Gregory.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Root Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Root Creek is starting from $1,025 at Forest Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8900-8916 W Howard Ave and starts from $1,695.

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