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Highlights

  • Washers and dryers
  • Elevators
  • Vibrant community
  • Warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • Individuals aged 55 and older
  • Senior living

Location

4600 S Nicholson Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110, USA
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Management

Coachlight Communities LLC

Leasing office

(262) 599-8181

Property Overview

Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 rating, supported by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location. It offers washers and dryers, elevators, and a warm, vibrant senior living environment for adults 55 and older, while the listing’s photo count and nearby grocery, transit, and school access add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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
  • Central heat
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 BED 810 sqft1 bed1 bath810 sqft$969 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Water

Appliances

DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKSewer

Services

Trash Removal
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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Property details

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About Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes

HomeApartments in Cudahy Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes

Affordable Senior Apartments for 55 and Older Enjoy the Best Years of Your Life Welcome to Cottonwood Trails, where you can experience the ultimate in luxury senior living. Our three-story apartment complex is exclusively designed for individuals aged 55 and older, providing a vibrant community and a comfortable lifestyle for our residents. Convenience at Your Fingertips Located in a prime and convenient area, Cottonwood Trails offers easy access to all the amenities you need. Whether it's shopping, dining, or entertainment, everything is just a stone's throw away. Say goodbye to long commutes and hello to a stress-free lifestyle. Elevate Your Living Experience At Cottonwood Trails, we understand the importance of convenience and comfort. That's why all floors in our building are available by elevator, making it effortless to navigate between floors. Additionally, each floor features washers and dryers, ensuring that you never have to worry about laundry day again. Experience a True Sense of Community At Cottonwood Trails, we foster a warm and welcoming community atmosphere where you can connect with like-minded individuals. Engage in social activities, join clubs and interest groups, or simply relax and enjoy the company of your neighbors. Experience the joy of belonging to a community that values friendship, support, and a sense of belonging. Welcome Home to Cottonwood Trails


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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 Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes
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.
Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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.
Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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.
Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes 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.

Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.0 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
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There are at least 10 photos of this property

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Rent trends in Cudahy

1-bedroom apartments at Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cudahy.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Cudahy
A table of studio rental data trends in Cudahy
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$730
May 2025$1,660
June 2025$825
January 2026$625
February 2026$425
March 2026$425
August 2026$950
September 2026$950
October 2026$875

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,760/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,760 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $969.
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Schools near Cottonwood Trails Senior Apartment Homes

Acelero Learning - Cudahy North Center

5809 south packard ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Cudahy South Center

5885 south packard ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - JE Jones Elementary School

5845 south swift ave

cudahy, WI, 53110

PKPublic

Forest Ridge Elementary School

2200 w drexel ave

oak creek, WI, 53154

PK, K-5Public
B

Acelero Learning - Penfield Children's Center

833 north 26th st

milwaukee, WI, 53233

PKPublic
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Getting around Cudahy near 4600 S Nicholson 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.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4600 S Nicholson Ave, Cudahy

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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