Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $359 (77 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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3250 S 49th St
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3250 S 49th St

3250 S 49th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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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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5821 W Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5821 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Valley Green Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Green Townhomes

8024 W Crawford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3759 S 80th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3759 S 80th St

3759 S 80th StMilwaukee, 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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8307 Oklahoma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8307 Oklahoma

8307 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3637 S 90th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3637 S 90th St

3637 S 90th StMilwaukee, WI 53228
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4912 W Oklahoma Ave
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4912 W Oklahoma Ave

4912 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3010 S 92nd St, Unit 3
$950
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3010 S 92nd St, Unit 3

3010 S 92nd StWest Allis, WI 53227
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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 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family priced from $875. 5605 W Lincoln Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
5605 W Lincoln Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
Quail Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Loomis HillsOne Bed One Bath 585 sqft1BR,1BA$1,018
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,025
SouthgateOne Bed One Bath 614 sqft1BR,1BA$1,027
St. GregoryOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath + Den w/ 1 Car Garage - Upper Int... Model at The Orchard Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the 7908 W Morgan Ave Model at 7908 W Morgan Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 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 + Den w/ 1 Car Garage - Upper Int...2BR,2BA$1.33
7908 W Morgan Ave, Unit 17908 W Morgan Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 1015214 W Forest Home Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.09
3001 S 56th StUnit 162BR,1BA$1.18
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
3412 S 84th St, Unit 3412 S. 84th A3412 S 84th St2BR,1BA$1.39
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
3010 S 92nd St, Unit 33010 S 92nd St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Root Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Root Creek is at VMP Senior Living Apartments listed at $1,178.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Root Creek Apartment is $875 at 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family.

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 Woodland Court and starts from $1,599.

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