
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (82 Rentals)
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Gorman Homes

The Ardmore Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

Marquee Communities

605 N 30th St

2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

Tioga Apartments

Johnson Legacy East Apartments
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Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

1538 N 29th St

Himount Gardens

1120 W Hadley St

2729 N 27th St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

502 N 39th St

3128 N 38th St
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1944-1946 N 22nd St

1945 W Finn Pl

2413 N 24th Pl

2322 N 53rd St

Columbia Square

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

3012 N 13th St

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

37th St School Senior Apartments
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3118-3124 W Wells St

Valley Square Apartments

City Square Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

Gilman Building

Kilbourn Apartments

2518 Apartments

3110 W Wells St

Villages Apartments

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Franklin Arms Apartments

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West Park Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

Lisbon Adlon Apartments

The Millerand Apartments

617 N 23rd St - 28 Units

Westport Apartments

3008 W State St

Sunny Crest Apartments
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Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park Studio Apartments | $794 | $675 | $1,436 |
| Washington Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $525 | $2,068 |
| Washington Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $650 | $2,513 |
| Washington Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $750 | $3,800 |
| Washington Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $895 | $870 | $920 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 University Crossing I priced from $685. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, WI
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $0.63 price per square foot 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $948. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,195 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Locust | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 6423 Powell Pl, Unit 6423 Powell Pl | 6423 Powell Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Grand Avenue Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 1412 N 68th St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 233 S 67th St, Unit 233A | 233 S 67th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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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!
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 $900.
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 $1,303.
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 12 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 $422 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.
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