Apartments for rent in Greenfield, WI

Overview of Greenfield

Although Greenfield started off as a large area with a small population, today this trend has reversed. According to the city's government, Greenfield encompasses 11.7 square miles, with boundaries so irregular that it is difficult at times to define exactly where the city's boundaries begin and end. Watch out for this if you decide to find Greenfield apartments for rent! With an estimated population of 36,900 residents, the city's population has grown by 9,000 percent since it was founded in 1839. Greenfield apartments are situated in Wisconsin's 20th largest city, located in southwestern Milwaukee County, with ready access to the lakefront and easy driving distance to major metropolitan centers.Only about 12 miles from downtown Milwaukee, the city has the feeling of a suburb with all the amenities that Milwaukee has to offer.

Living in Greenfield

If you spent all your money on finding the perfect Greenfield apartments for rent, you can explore Greenfield on a budget. You can hike the trail at Konkel Park, take in a movie at Budget South Silver Cinema, where tickets are reduced price, or go to Classic Lanes in Greenfield with friends to bowl. There's also Green Fields Golf Center if you like to hit the links or window shop on 76th Street, where most of the local shopping is available. During the summer, Greenfield has a local farmers market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. If you enjoy the outdoors, Greenfield is just five miles away from Lake Michigan for walks on the beach, boating or fishing.

Greenfield apartments and Cost of Living

It's costly to live in Greenfield, but you can always fall back on the fact that Greenfield apartments for rent are near Milwaukee nightlife and activities. According to AreaVibes, the cost of living in Greenfield is 23.5 percent greater than the Wisconsin average and the cost of living in Greenfield is 20.1 percent greater than the national average. The median rental rates in Greenfield apartments are 16 percent greater than the Wisconsin average and 1.8 percent less than the national average.

Apartments in Greenfield Work and Study

Since Greenfield is so close to Milwaukee, you'll have access to lots of schools if you want to find Greenfield apartments. Among the selection is the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee

School of Engineering and Carroll College. Some top companies to work for are Northwestern Mutual, Manpower Group, Kohl's and Harley Davidson.