
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (228 Rentals)
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RW Apartments I and II

MLK Library Apartments

Humboldt Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

Royal Plaza Apartments

Oakland Properties

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 28

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 30

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 1
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1835 N 2nd St, Unit 20

2637 N Holton St

East Park Apartments

The Shorecrest

2335 N 1st St

Edgeview Apartments

City Place Apartments

2808 N Palmer St

Prospective

Casanova Apartments
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3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

River Rise Apartments

Carlton Apartments

3218 N 1st St

1317 E Albion St

Carillon Apartments

Lake Crest

Oakland

Park Village Apartments

London House
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2536 N Richards St, Unit 1st floor

3309 N 12th St

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1851 N Pulaski St, Unit B, Unit B

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Maryland Park Apartments

1926 N Warren Ave

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3108A N Pierce St, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest

1749 N Franklin Pl

3023 N 14th St
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1609 N. Prospect Avenue

Edgewater Apartments

Bon-Aire

2021 E Park Pl

Belleview Terrace Apartments

1106 E Clarke St

Prospect East Apartments

1600-1602-1602 N Jackson St

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Oakview Manor
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Cambridge Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $720 | $4,022 |
| Cambridge Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $474 | $5,994 |
| Cambridge Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $559 | $5,539 |
| Cambridge Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $570 | $6,097 |
| Cambridge Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,995 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Available Cambridge Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments priced from $615. Buckingham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $615 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Oakland Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 1417 N. Prospect Avenue | 1417 Studios | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Maryland Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Crest | Interior | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Oakland | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Heights, WI
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Heights area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit 1 Model at 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Cambridge Heights apartment is the 2000 E Newberry Blvd Model at 2000 E Newberry Blvd, Unit Lower starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 - 1702 N Farwell Ave | Unit 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| 2000 E Newberry Blvd, Unit Lower | 2000 E Newberry Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1773 N Astor St, Unit lower flat | 1773 N Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Ingram Place | F50% | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Edgeview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 2407 N 6th St, Unit Rear Lower Unit | 2407 N 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Park at 1824 Student Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCambridge Heights, Milwaukee, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cambridge Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Riverside University High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge Heights is under $922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Heights is 1851 N Oakland Ave (18 Unit) which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Cambridge Heights costs $2,997.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge 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 17 regular apartments in Cambridge 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 Cambridge Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cambridge Heights have an average cost of $234 which is $2,763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Heights.
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