Cudahy, WI

115 Apartments for Rent

"I had a dream of locating a large public stock yard at Cudahy and bringing all the Milwaukee packing industry down here [and] all's well that ends well, for we now have a flourishing business and a good-sized, growing city." - Patrick Cudahy, American industrialist, 1849-1919.

Situated about a 15-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee, Cudahy rests on the edge of Lake Michigan and was originally known as the Buckhorn Settlement. The city changed its name just before the turn of the 20th century when Patrick Cudahy moved his meatpacking industry there -- just outside of Milwaukee's city limits. Cudahy's family business is still operating in the area, and you may now have guessed how the city derived its new name. Because of the excellent location, Cudahy's rental prices are just a little over the average for Wisconsin, but you should also bear in mind that they are lower than the national average. July and August are the warmest months here, when the average daily temperature regularly reaches the mid-seventies.

Moving to Cudahy

There are plenty of places for rent in Cudahy, and it is popular with people who work at the nearby airport or who commute to nearby Milwaukee. Many of the properties in Cudahy are rental homes, but it is certainly possible to find studio apartments, as well, if you require something smaller. The railroad runs right through the middle of Cudahy, but there is not train station. Therefore, if you are planning on getting around, you will probably need an automobile. The bus network to and from Milwaukee is a good alternative ,and in the summer months many inhabitants get around by bicycle -- it is quite a flat area, you see. When hiring a moving company, check whether you have booked an agent or a mover since agents will simply hire movers for you. Spring and fall tend to be the busiest times for people moving to the area, so if you are thinking about renting an apartment, start your search no later than March.

The City Layout

To the west, the city is bounded by General Mitchell International Airport, and there is lakeside parkland to the east. Most of the city is laid out in a grid with a couple of avenues that run diagonally, breaking up the regular formation. Cudahy covers an area of less than five square miles, so you could walk right across it -- if you were feeling energetic, that is!

East Cudahy: The residential blocks that are situated closest to Lake Michigan are laid out in a regular grid system. Beyond the railroad, most of the streets run north-south or east-west. To the south -- midway between South Packard Avenue and South Lake Drive -- there is a charming wooded park. Just beyond here is the Packard Plaza Shopping Center. Warnimont Golf Course occupies the lake's shoreline beyond South Lake Drive. To the north of the golf course is the large and attractive Sheridan Park, which has a community group devoted its preservation and enhancement.

West Cudahy: Separated from East Cudahy by the railroad, the western part of the city is just as leafy and relaxed. To the south, Cudahy Park -- which makes up part of the 800 acres of green spaces in the city -- holds regular farmers markets. There is a good gym situated on East Layton Avenue and a shopping center just down the road from there. With careful searching on the west side, you can find a condo for rent, too.

Living in the City

Being a short distance from the center of Milwaukee, there is plenty of opportunity for entertainment for the residents of Cudahy. Nonetheless, the city offers more than you might imagine in its own right. Cudahy has a number of good restaurants worth checking out. Sheridan's is a hotel located on South Lake Drive, and it has a great restaurant serving American bistro-style food. There are a number of eateries clustered around the area where East Layton Avenue and South Packard Avenue intersect. Try Fifi's or Hibachi, a Chinese restaurant. Alternatively, Samano's offers Mexican cuisine, and there is a pizzeria nearby, too. Just along the road from here is City Lounge, a bar and nightclub.

Head to the junction of South Packard Avenue and East Squire Avenue for Cudahy's shopping district. Along with the two malls elsewhere, these streets offer a wide range of retailers, many of them independently owned. There's also a well-stocked library just a little farther to the south. Simply turn down -- you guessed it -- Library Avenue.