
Apartments for Rent in the Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (74 Rentals)


Oklahoma Manor

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St. Gregory

Oklahoma Gardens

Woodland Court

Alverno Pool Apartments

9531 W Beloit Rd

Toldt Terrace Apartments

3270 S 49th St
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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1

3135 S 47th St, Unit 7

4100 S 51st St

3473 S 83rd St

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4934 W Forest Home Ave

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Becher Apartments

3637 S 90th St
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3759 S 80th St

2501-2505 S 44th St. - 8 Unit

4138 S 51st St

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

7855 W Oklahoma Ave

6522 W Forest Home Ave

Valley Green Townhomes

5821 W Lincoln Ave

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7875 W Oklahoma Ave

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6500 W Howard Avenue

Forrest Park

3073 W Ruskin Ct

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3130 S 48th St

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Hamilton Manor

4914 W Forest Home Ave

3235 S 48th St

Cherokee Village

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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 | $1,245 | $984 | $1,536 |
| Root Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $845 | $1,974 |
| Root Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $985 | $2,367 |
| Root Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,650 | $2,500 |
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Root Creek
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Root Creek Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Root Creek ranges from $845 to $1,974 with an average monthly rent of $1,179.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Root Creek cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Root Creek range from $985 to $2,367. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,519.
How expensive are Root Creek Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Root Creek on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,650 to $2,500 - averaging $1,802 for the location.
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