
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (70 Rentals)
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MLK Library Apartments

CWC Community Within the Corridor

815 E Locust St

Gorman Homes

Humboldt Apartments

3812 W Villard Ave

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

Oakland

3218 N 1st St
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3635 N 37th St

3356 N 12th St

3739 N 17th St

3128 N 38th St

3527 N 9th St

4311 N 26th St

3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower

1902 W Nash St

River Rise Apartments

3233 N 20th St
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Columbia Square

3718 N 2nd Ln, Unit 1

3210 N Richards St, Unit 3210

3324 N 27th St

4758 N 19th Pl

3019 N 9th St

The Residences at ThriveOn King

1734 W Clarke St

5135 N 31st St, Unit A

2463 N Holton St
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3176 N Richards St

Park Village Apartments

2809 N 40th St

The Griot Apartments

4446 N 28th St

Pine Tree Apartments

Bishops Creek Family Housing

Lisbon Adlon Apartments

Riverworks Lofts

227-235 E Townsend St
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Ingram Place

Roosevelt Garden Apartments

C.G. Robinson Terrace

Continental House

2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)

4603 N 29th St - 6 unit

Parkhill Apartments

River Wood Apartments

1320 E Capitol Dr

Park Hill Family
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Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,078 | $660 | $1,450 |
| Arlington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $559 | $1,458 |
| Arlington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $600 | $5,900 |
| Arlington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $753 | $6,200 |
| Arlington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $870 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $600. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Burleigh | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Ardmore Terrace | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, WI
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Residences at ThriveOn King in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 4370 N 28th St Model at 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at ThriveOn King | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper | 4370 N 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 3352 N Richards St | 3352 N Richards St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit down | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 512-524 E Henry Clay St - 12 Family | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 3718 N 2nd Ln, Unit 1 | 3718 N 2nd Ln | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 4758 N 19th Pl | 4758 N 19th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Rufus King International High School
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $1,736.
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 12 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 $334 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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