
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (62 Rentals)
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4100 S 51st St

4934 W Forest Home Ave

4820 W Forest Home Ave

4925 W Oklahoma Ave, Unit 6

Forest Arms Apartments

English Meadows Apartments

Southgate

3270 S 49th St

Woodland Court
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St. Gregory

3465 S 83rd St

Cherokee Village

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Hamilton Manor

Hunters Square

4138 S 51st St

Becher Apartments

Parkway South
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3130 S 48th St

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3073 W Ruskin Ct

2501-2505 S 44th St

Forrest Park

6500 W Howard Avenue

5224 W Forest Home Ave

Whitnall Grove Apartments

Morgan Avenue Apartments

2553-2561 S 44th St
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7875 W Oklahoma Ave

Toldt Terrace Apartments

Terrace Apartments I

51st Street 8 Families

5821 W Lincoln Ave

9230 W National Ave, Unit Roth Family

Prairie Hill Senior Apartments

48 on Cold Spring

Honey Creek Apartments

Loomis Hills
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5000 W Cold Spring Rd

Heritage Village Apartments

Greenfield Village

Quail Hollow Apartments

Colonial Manor Apartments

3811 S 35th St

4081 S 65th St

Howard Garden Apartments

Willowick Apartments

Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Creek Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $660 | $1,502 |
| Root Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $845 | $1,815 |
| Root Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $985 | $2,530 |
| Root Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,550 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | D-501X1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Loomis Hills | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $962 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Southgate | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Woodland Court | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| St. Gregory | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,130 |
| Oklahoma Manor 58th | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Colony | Woodview | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Bel-Oak Apartments | 8821A | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 9531 W Beloit Rd | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Willowick Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 48 on Cold Spring | Two Bedroom/ One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Greenfield Village | 2 BD 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | D-501X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoot Creek, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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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