Greenfield Apartments and Rentals

Located within Milwaukee County, Greenfield is a quaint city, the 20th largest in Wisconsin. In close proximity to the lake and downtown Milwaukee, Greenfield residents can easily access anywhere they need to go. Greenfield boasts plenty of shopping options, museums and outdoor parks for recreation. Heavily populated by German and Polish residents, the diverse population of the area lends to its unique character.

While looking for apartments for rent in Greenfield, some may find the charm of the suburban community to be exactly what they are looking for. The area is less than 15 minutes away from the internationally acclaimed Milwaukee County Zoo and all the recreational, economic, social and cultural activities found in an urban lifestyle. Greenfield takes the most pride in its parks, maintaining over 80 acres of land curated as green space, fields, nature trails, picnic areas and playgrounds for children.

In 1836, Wisconsin land was surveyed by the U.S. General Land Office according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The 6-square-mile towns were established, and Town 6 North Range 21 East was the first site of Greenfield. In 1880, a railroad was built across Greenfield to attract business owners and industries to the area, but it wasn’t until 1957 that Greenfield became its own city. Today, Greenfield is a family-oriented town with plenty of parks and natural areas.

Greenfield apartments for rent are occupied by residents who enjoy the simple life. With a population of 36,903, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the sleepy town is just close enough to all the action in Milwaukee. Residents can enjoy chain restaurants and local cuisine throughout Greenfield, having a small taste of everything.

The area’s nature preserves are some of the finest in the country, including the Richard Bong State Recreation Area. From camping to snowmobiling, the state park is a getaway for many.

Since Greenfield is so close to Milwaukee, many residents venture into the city for work. The average commute time for residents of Greenfield is about 23 minutes, 5 minutes less than the national average. Around Greenfield, there are several colleges and universities available for residents. The IIT Technical Institute is one of several colleges within the city limits, offering technology-based education to the Milwaukee area. Other institutions include Advanced Institute of Hair Design, Strayer University and Bryant and Stratton College. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Marquette University are all located a short distance away.

Living in Greenfield is a fairly inexpensive place to live. Finding rentals in Greenfield are on average, $783 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While the overall price of living in Greenfield is average, the cost of food is 5 points lower than the national average and other things, like clothing, restaurants and entertainment are 8 points lower. 

Most large events in the area happen outside of the Greenfield city limits, but within Milwaukee County there are plenty of activities year round.

Greenfield residents flock to Milwaukee for all sorts of events year-round. The Wisconsin State Fair is among the largest. For 11 days each summer, residents and tourists gather for family-friendly entertainment of all kinds. From games and competitions to music and food, the Wisconsin State Fair is an event everyone looks forward to. Children and adults enjoy amusement park rides and take home souvenirs every summer for more than 160 years.

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