Cheap Homes for Rent in Root Creek Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (5 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 Southgate priced from $867. Honey Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Root Creek apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SouthgateAlcove1BR,1BA$867
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Root Creek area is the $1.12 price per square foot C2602X15 Model at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,303. The second greatest value Root Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom Deluxe Model at Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+ starting at $1,140 with a $1.08 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.
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
Bel-Oak Apartments8821A2BR,2BA$1.40
2408 S 92nd St, Unit #32408 S 92nd St2BR,1BA$1.32
Honey Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Howard Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Greenfield Village2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.31
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
48 on Cold SpringOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
4934 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 74934 W Forest Home Ave1BR,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 271 Apartments for Rent in Root Creek, WI with pricing that ranges from $825 to $6,545. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Root Creek ranging from $820 to $2,795.

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 $820 to $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.

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