Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (29 Rentals)

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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Sherman Gardens Apt.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Gardens Apt.

5940 N Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Continental House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Continental House

5301 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Florist Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florist Gardens

3402-3426 W Florist AveMilwaukee, WI 53209
Senior Living
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4603 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4603 N 29th St

4603 N 29th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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3924 W Good Hope Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3924 W Good Hope Rd

3924 W Good Hope RdMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4661 N 36th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4661 N 36th St

4661 N 36th StMilwaukee, WI 53209

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Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thurston Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thurston Woods area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Thurston Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$698
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Florist Gardens2/22BR,1BA$875
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1,081
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Glen Hills Apartments1 Bedroom (687 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1,310
Riverpark ApartmentsRiver Park Apartments, Love where you live!1BR,1BA$1,495
1633 On The ParkThe Sidney2BR,2BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston Woods, WI

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston Woods area is the $1.73 price per square foot The Sidney Model at 1633 On The Park in the in the Brown Deer Park neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Thurston Woods apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bishops Creek Family Housing starting at $1,081 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thurston Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1633 On The ParkThe Sidney2BR,2BA$1.73
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Parkside Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Florist Gardens2/22BR,1BA$1.07
Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Riverpark ApartmentsRiver Park Apartments, Love where you live!2BR,2BA$2.32
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Glen Hills Apartments1 Bedroom (687 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1.91
Glen Courts ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #97

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thurston Woods Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Thurston Woods is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Thurston Woods costs $2,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thurston Woods?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Thurston Woods that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thurston Woods?

Cheap apartments in Thurston Woods have an average cost of $299 which is $2,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston Woods.

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