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Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at RW Apartments I and II priced from $513. MLK Library Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RW Apartments I and II1x1 683sf1BR,1BA$513
MLK Library Apartments2x1-V2BR,1BA$667
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$985
2069 Cambridge1bed1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, WI

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2869 N 21st St Model at 2869 N 21st St, Unit lower in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
1524 East Windsor Place, Unit 15241524 East Windsor Place4BR,1BA$1.23
106 W Keefe Ave, Unit 4106 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit Rear Upper106-108 W Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
CWC Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$1.36
3702 N 15th St, Unit Upper3702 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.08
4960 N Port Washington Rd, Unit Apt 24960 N Port Washington Rd1BR,1BA$1.27
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #170

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Arlington Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Heights is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is RW Apartments I and II which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Arlington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arlington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Arlington Heights have an average cost of $377 which is $3,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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