Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (62 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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3130 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3130 S 48th St

3130 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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PENN ARMS APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

7607 W Waterford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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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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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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6500 W Howard Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 W Howard Avenue

6500 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Whitnall Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitnall Grove Apartments

8956-8980 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53228
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Toldt Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Toldt Terrace Apartments

3211-3219 S Landl LnMilwaukee, WI 53227
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Terrace Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments I

3218 S Landl LnMilwaukee, WI 53227
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5821 W Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5821 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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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 Prairie Hill Senior Apartments priced from $900. Loomis Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $962. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsD-501X11BR,1BA$900
Loomis HillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$962
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
SouthgateOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$990
Quail Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland CourtOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,076
St. GregoryOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,130
Oklahoma Manor 58thOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.43 price per square foot Woodview Model at American Colony in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,578. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the 8821A Model at Bel-Oak Apartments starting at $1,440 with a $1.40 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.
American ColonyWoodview2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Bel-Oak Apartments8821A2BR,2BA$1.40
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Oklahoma GardensTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Willowick Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.47
48 on Cold SpringTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsD-501X11BR,1BA$1.36

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #83

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

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Root Creek Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Root Creek Apartment is $900 at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments.

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 $985 at Greenfield Village.

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