Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (19 Rentals)
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3215 S 48th St

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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 | $1,126 | $650 | $1,337 |
Root Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $795 | $1,857 |
Root Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,025 | $2,632 |
Root Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,500 | $2,387 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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St. Gregory | Warnimont | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Forest Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
English Meadows Apartment Homes | Studio - 551 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $934 |
Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
48 on Cold Spring | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5702 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 5702 | 5702 W Oklahoma Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
2176 S 95th St, Unit 4 | 2176 S 95th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
2172 S 66th St, Unit 2174 66th St Upper West | 2172 S 66th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Heritage Village Apartments | L | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
4244 S 51st St, Unit 201 | 4244 S 51st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
6326 W Grant St, Unit 414-801-2497 Alex | 6326 W Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
2390 S 92nd St, Unit 2390 S. 92nd St. | 2390 S 92nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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
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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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