Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (106 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
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3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, 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 Johnson Legacy Apartments priced from $725. University Crossing II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$763
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$817
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, WI

As of May 12, 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 2927 N 52nd St Model at 2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A2927 N 52nd St2BR,1BA$0.80
2747 N 41st St, Unit Upper2747 N 41st St3BR,1BA$1.02
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
2714 N 41st St2714 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.91
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$1.00

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Washington Park, 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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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 $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 $1,650.

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 11 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 $370 which is $1,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.

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