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Highlights
- Heat included
- Underground parking
- Large two bedroom
Location
6138 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220, USA|Root Creek
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Floor plans
| 2BR/2.0BA | 2 bed | 2 bath | $1,400 /mo | 1 unit available | Large two bed, two bath, heat included, two underground parking spaces. |
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Amenities for 6138 Forest Home
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Fridge |
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Other
| Heat and Water |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 12 |
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About 6138 Forest Home
Large two bed, two bath, heat included, two underground parking spaces.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 6138 Forest Home compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Fewer storage options
- Limited cabinet or closet space
- Grow a garden indoors
- A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Root Creek
2-bedroom apartments at 6138 Forest Home cost about 41% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Root Creek.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Root Creek
Milwaukee
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,195 |
| July 2024 | $1,163 |
| August 2024 | $1,179 |
| September 2024 | $1,195 |
| October 2024 | $1,178 |
| November 2024 | $1,189 |
| December 2024 | $1,152 |
| January 2025 | $1,158 |
| February 2025 | $1,192 |
| March 2025 | $1,213 |
| April 2025 | $1,249 |
| May 2025 | $1,249 |
| June 2025 | $1,261 |
| July 2025 | $1,236 |
| August 2025 | $1,237 |
| September 2025 | $1,250 |
| October 2025 | $1,236 |
| November 2025 | $1,244 |
| December 2025 | $1,202 |
| January 2026 | $1,206 |
| February 2026 | $1,207 |
| March 2026 | $1,291 |
| April 2026 | $1,299 |
| May 2026 | $1,304 |
| June 2026 | $1,338 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2020 | $993 |
| November 2020 | $993 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near 6138 Forest Home
Acelero Learning - Penfield Children's Center
833 north 26th st
milwaukee, WI, 53233
PKPublic
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
2430 w wisconsin ave
milwaukee, WI, 53233
PK, K-8Public
C-
Forest Ridge Elementary School
2200 w drexel ave
oak creek, WI, 53154
PK, K-5Public
B
Acelero Learning - JO's Learning Academy
4801 west north ave
milwaukee, WI, 53208
PKPublic
Grant Gordon Learning Center
921 w meinecke ave
milwaukee, WI, 53206
PK, KPublic
B-
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Getting around Milwaukee near 6138 W Forest Home Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 6138 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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