
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donner Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Donner Woods area of Milwaukee.


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The Residences at ThriveOn King

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Donner Woods, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donner Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Woods Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $695 | $2,553 |
| Donner Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $750 | $5,000 |
| Donner Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,160 | $7,517 |
| Donner Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,026 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Donner Woods Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Donner Woods Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donner Woods area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Buckingham Apartments priced from $695. Lake Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Donner Woods apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Lake Crest | Corner | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Cambridge Manor Apartments | The Brady | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Lake Summit | One bedroom One bath-4 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Oakland Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| London House | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Journal Commons | Studio A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Rhythm | Traveler Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| The North End | 1A6 | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donner Woods, WI
As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donner Woods area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bed + Den Off Campus Model at 3373 N Oakland Ave in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Donner Woods apartment is the 3 Bed + Den Model at 3377 N Oakland Ave starting at $2,399 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donner Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3373 N Oakland Ave | 3 Bed + Den Off Campus | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 3377 N Oakland Ave | 3 Bed + Den | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Row House 31 | 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
| Parkside at Estabrook Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Danbury | Unit 9+ den | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Oakland Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Residences at ThriveOn King | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lake Crest | Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDonner Woods, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #31
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Donner Woods, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Donner Woods Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
61 / 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 Donner Woods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Donner Woods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donner Woods is under $1,259.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donner Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Donner Woods is Buckingham Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Donner Woods costs $3,210.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donner 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 6 regular apartments in Donner 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 Donner Woods?
Cheap apartments in Donner Woods have an average cost of $105 which is $3,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donner Woods.
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