Apartments for Rent in Grafton WI

Grafton, Wisconsin, is a village along the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, about 20 miles north of Milwaukee. The community has deep roots in milling and manufacturing, and it even housed the Paramount Records studio from 1929 to 1935, giving it a genuinely cool footnote in American blues and jazz history. Today, renters searching for apartments in Grafton will find a well-established suburban community with a median household income of around $77,000 and a population of just over 12,000. Downtown Grafton features historic brick storefronts with locally owned cafes, taverns, and specialty shops. Housing options range from garden-style apartment communities to townhomes spread across a compact six-square-mile area. Lime Kiln Park and Veterans' Memorial Park sit along the Milwaukee River, offering easy access to green space for walks, recreation, and fresh air. Lake Michigan is just a short drive east, and Grafton Village Center and Grafton Square keep everyday shopping close to home. For commuters, Interstate 43 connects Grafton to downtown Milwaukee in about 30 minutes. General Mitchell International Airport is roughly 43 minutes south. Several colleges are within easy reach, including Milwaukee Area Technical College in Mequon (about 17 minutes away) and Concordia University Wisconsin (about 14 minutes away). Whether you work in Milwaukee or just want a quieter base with solid highway access, Grafton is a practical, well-connected place to call home.