Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fernwood Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (26 Rentals)
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Seaway Terrace Apartments

Harbor View Village

1109 E Norwich St, Unit Upper

FairCrest Senior Apartments

Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult

Cottonwood Trails - 55+ Community

Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes

Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments
Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fernwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fernwood Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $850 | $2,005 |
Fernwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $725 | $2,825 |
Fernwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $850 | $3,400 |
Fernwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,545 | $3,720 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fernwood Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Fernwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fernwood area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Seaway Terrace Apartments priced from $850. FairCrest Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Fernwood apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seaway Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
FairCrest Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Vue Apartments | V12 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Stitchweld | WHIPSTITCH | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Ridge View Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, WI
As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fernwood area is the $1.05 price per square foot 426 E Smith St Model at 426 E Smith St, Unit 1 in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Fernwood apartment is the 333 E Lincoln Ave Model at 333 E Lincoln Ave, Unit LOWER starting at $1,625 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fernwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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426 E Smith St, Unit 1 | 426 E Smith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
333 E Lincoln Ave, Unit LOWER | 333 E Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
4031 S Nevada St, Unit 4031 S Nevada St | 4031 S Nevada St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
3706 E Munkwitz Ave, Unit LOWER | 3706 E Munkwitz Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Ridge View Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Buckhorn Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1129 E Idaho St, Unit #1 | 1129 E Idaho St | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
FairCrest Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Welcome Home at Plaza Four Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Balcony/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFernwood, Milwaukee, WI
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Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI
Bay View Middle and High School
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Best Local Schools in Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI
Bay View Middle and High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Fernwood Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Fernwood Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fernwood?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fernwood is at Seaway Terrace Apartments listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment is $855 at FairCrest Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fernwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fernwood is starting from $1,000 at Thompson Meadows Apartments: 55+ Adult.
What is the most affordable Fernwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fernwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at Layton and starts from $1,609.
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