Germantown Apartments and Rentals

Located about a 13-mile drive from downtown Milwaukee, Germantown, Wis., is a fun yet peaceful suburban village. Home to approximately 20,000 residents, this popular place to live offers a high quality of life and ideal conditions for raising a family. Germantown is known as the "Gateway to Washington County" because of its convenient geographic location. Of course, there's more to Germantown than its convenient location and suburban way of life: The town's numerous positive attributes earned it a spot on CNN/Money Magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Live in 2011. Those searching for Germantown apartments for rent are bound to be impressed with the area's distinct characteristics and unique setting.

Germantown looks exactly like it sounds. Its downtown is a small district boasting German-inspired architecture and numerous quaint shops and restaurants. The inner neighborhoods of Germantown are split into seven distinct neighborhoods, all of which give the village its unique character. The surrounding countryside is no less charming. Saturated with acres of apple orchards, this is some of Wisconsin's sweetest agricultural land.

Germantown is a family-centric village. In fact, it ranked No. 8 on Family Circle Magazine's list of Best Towns for Families in 2011. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, almost a quarter of the village's population was younger than 18 in 2010. Additionally, according to City-Data, Germantown's median age is about three years younger than the median age for the state of Wisconsin. As a fairly young area, Germantown is a great place for young couples to put down roots, raise their families, and enjoy a peaceful way of life.

Germantown's many historic neighborhoods make for fun and interesting outings. The historic Holy Hill pilgrimage church, which stands at 1,335 feet above sea level, offers stunning views of the gently rolling countryside. This dramatic church is also the site of tours and pilgrimages.

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