Cheap Homes for Rent in Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (6 Rentals)

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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 Forest Arms Apartments priced from $925. Southgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$969
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3B2B Model at Alverno Pool Apartments in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the 2172 S 66th St Model at 2172 S 66th St, Unit 2174 66th St Upper West starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Burnham 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.
Alverno Pool Apartments3B2B3BR,2BA$1.14
2172 S 66th St, Unit 2174 66th St Upper West2172 S 66th St2BR,1BA$1.29
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
Howard Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
48 on Cold SpringTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
PENN ARMS APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Root Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Root Creek?

There are currently 263 Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $8,185. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Root Creek ranging from $800 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Root Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Root Creek ranges from $800 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

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