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Highlights

  • Underground parking
  • Off street parking
  • Vinyl floors and carpeting

Location

6500 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220, USA|Root Creek
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Property Overview

6500-6520 Howard Ave offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.3/10, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location. Underground and off-street parking, along with vinyl floors and carpeting, contribute to comfortable living, while nearby top-rated schools and access to public transportation add everyday convenience. The property’s solid trustworthiness rating reflects clear, detailed information to help renters understand what to expect.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 6500-6520 Howard Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6500-6520 Howard Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqftGreat location with heat and hot water included in rent and HEATED underground parking available. Apartment has been entirely refinished including new kitchen cabinets, granite counters, new appliances including built in microwave and dishwasher, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new light fixtures, new bathroom vanity. Two large bedrooms, walk in closet, abundant storage throughout the apartment.

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Amenities for 6500-6520 Howard Ave

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

On Site Coin-Op LaundryOnsite Laundry
Porch/Patio

Grounds

Assigned Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Building details

Property details

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About 6500-6520 Howard Ave

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeRoot Creek 6500-6520 Howard Ave

Great location with heat and hot water included in rent and HEATED underground parking available. Apartment has been entirely refinished including new kitchen cabinets, granite counters, new appliances including built in microwave and dishwasher, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new light fixtures, new bathroom vanity. Two large bedrooms, walk in closet, abundant storage throughout the apartment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 6500-6520 Howard Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6500-6520 Howard Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 6500-6520 Howard Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
6500-6520 Howard Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
6500-6520 Howard Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 6500-6520 Howard Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
6500-6520 Howard Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 6500-6520 Howard Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
6500-6520 Howard Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 6500-6520 Howard Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Root Creek
Milwaukee
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian 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
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Root Creek
MonthMedian Rent
October 2020$993
November 2020$993

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Neighborhood

Root Creek | Milwaukee, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Milwaukee near 6500 W Howard Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 6500 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-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 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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