Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (88 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Gilman Building
Studio Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Marquee Communities priced from $685. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Johnson Legacy West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Kilbourn Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$854
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, WI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper2016 W Clybourn St2BR,1BA$1.14
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #218

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Washington Park Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Park is under $896.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Park is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Washington Park costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Park?

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 31 regular apartments in Washington Park 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 Washington Park?

Cheap apartments in Washington Park have an average cost of $656 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.

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