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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Landscaped grounds
  • Balcony
  • Walk-in closet
  • Picnic tables
  • Cathedral ceilings
  • Private lake

Location

6801 S 68th St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
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Management

Central Park Apartments

Leasing office

(414) 774-1491

Property Overview

Parkwood Lake Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.4 Zumper Expert Rating, highlighted by excellent price, amenities, and location scores. Notable features include landscaped grounds, a balcony, walk-in closet, picnic tables, cathedral ceilings, and a private lake, while pros include 23 photos, top-tier value per square foot, and nearby pet services with outdoor spaces.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Parkwood Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkwood Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bed / 2.5 Bath "Upper 2" 2,100 sqft2 bed2.5 bath2,100 sqft$2,150 /mo1 unit availableParkwood Lake in is located on 15 acres of scenic green space and landscaped grounds. A nature walking trail meanders through the property and leads to a private lake with pier, gazebo, and picnic tables. Enjoy a a relaxing sunset or sunrise over the lake when you call Parkwood Lake home! 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper 2,100 sqft is a second-floor location with balcony. The primary bedroom measures 22x12 feet with large walk-through closet and attached full bath. The upstairs loft is spacious with cathedral ceilings, a half bathroom, walk-in closet, and second balcony.

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Amenities for Parkwood Lake Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
FireplaceGas Fireplace
Kitchen PantryPatio
Walk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherFull-Size Stacked Washer and Dryer
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
RangeRange/Oven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Nature/Walking TrailSwimming Pool
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Parkwood Lake Apartments

HomeApartments in Franklin Parkwood Lake Apartments

Parkwood Lake in is located on 15 acres of scenic green space and landscaped grounds. A nature walking trail meanders through the property and leads to a private lake with pier, gazebo, and picnic tables. Enjoy a a relaxing sunset or sunrise over the lake when you call Parkwood Lake home! 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper 2,100 sqft is a second-floor location with balcony. The primary bedroom measures 22x12 feet with large walk-through closet and attached full bath. The upstairs loft is spacious with cathedral ceilings, a half bathroom, walk-in closet, and second balcony.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Parkwood Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkwood Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Parkwood Lake Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Parkwood Lake Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Parkwood Lake Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Parkwood Lake Apartments 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 Parkwood Lake Apartments 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.
Parkwood Lake Apartments 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.

Parkwood Lake Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Parkwood Lake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 1058 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Franklin

2-bedroom apartments at Parkwood Lake Apartments cost about 33% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Franklin.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Franklin
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Franklin
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,185
August 2024$1,178
September 2024$1,149
October 2024$1,165
November 2024$1,255
December 2024$1,125
January 2025$1,201
February 2025$1,280
March 2025$1,294
April 2025$1,260
May 2025$1,285
June 2025$1,235
July 2025$1,222
August 2025$1,258
September 2025$1,252
October 2025$1,258
November 2025$1,245
December 2025$1,230
January 2026$1,290
February 2026$1,282
March 2026$1,265
April 2026$1,239
May 2026$1,274
June 2026$1,272
July 2026$1,303

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$86,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,150.
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Schools near Parkwood Lake Apartments

Pleasant View Elementary School

4601 w marquette ave

franklin, WI, 53132

PK, K-5Public
A

Forest Ridge Elementary School

2200 w drexel ave

oak creek, WI, 53154

PK, K-5Public
B

Drought Elementary School

21016 7 mile rd

franksville, WI, 53126

PK, K-8Public
A-

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
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Getting around Franklin near 6801 S 68th St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 6801 S 68th St, Franklin

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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