Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Cherokee Village
1 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 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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Woodland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Court

3963 S 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Oklahoma Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oklahoma Gardens

3701 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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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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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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St. Gregory
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Gregory

6333 W Lakefield DrMilwaukee, WI 53219
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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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Garden Circle
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Circle

3800-3840 S 84th StMilwaukee, WI 53228
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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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6709-6710 W Barnard Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6709-6710 W Barnard Ave

6709-6710 W Barnard AveGreenfield, 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 Southgate priced from $878. Honey Creek 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
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$878
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$936
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$980
4340 W Loomis1 / 1.1BR,1BA$1,025
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$1,045
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Tandem 2 Car Garage - Upper In... Model at The Orchard Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the C2602X15 Model at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments starting at $1,303 with a $1.12 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.
The Orchard Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Tandem 2 Car Garage - Upper In...2BR,2BA$1.27
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
American ColonyWoodview2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
2390 S 92nd St, Unit 2390 S. 92nd St.2390 S 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.24
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Howard Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
PENN ARMS APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #111

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI 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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Root Creek Apartment is $878 at Southgate.

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 $1,050 at 51st Street 8 Families.

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