Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (41 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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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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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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Cleveland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cleveland Apartments

9102 W Cleveland AveWest 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 $844. 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$844
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Woodland CourtTurquoise1BR,1BA$920
Oklahoma ManorMadison1BR,1BA$923
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$956
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Willowick Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$999
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2712 upper in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the L Model at Heritage Village Apartments starting at $1,255 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Gra-Ram 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.
2710 S 68th St, Unit 2712 upper2710 S 68th St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Heritage Village ApartmentsL2BR,2BA$1.14
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.12
4912 W Oklahoma Ave4912 W. Oklahoma Ave. #12BR,1BA$1.23
Toldt Terrace Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.25
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
7319 W Tripoli Ave, Unit 27319 W Tripoli Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Howard Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #144

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

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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!

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 $843 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 $985 at Greenfield Village.

What is the most affordable Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alverno Pool Apartments and starts from $1,410.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.