Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Silver Spring Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spring Apartments

7109-7135 W Silver Spring DrMilwaukee, WI 53218
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Custer Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Custer Heights

5401-5445 N 92nd StMilwaukee, WI 53225
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Imperial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

6766 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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6701-6710 W Keefe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

6701-6710 W Keefe AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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Spring Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Park Apartments

7401-7535 W Silver Spring DrMilwaukee, WI 53218
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Lisbon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Apartments

6110 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53210
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Appleton Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Gardens

8928 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53225
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3118-3132 N 76th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3132 N 76th St

3118-3132 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Edison School Apartments priced from $482. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$482
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
7731 W Hampton Ave. (8 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Appleton Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
The Terrace at Luther ManorThe Evanston1BR,1BA$1,224
3202 N 76th St - 14 Unit3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, WI

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3758 N 41st St Model at 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 8301 W Carmen Ave Model at 8301 W Carmen Ave starting at $925 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Hampton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3758 N 41st St, Unit 13758 N 41st St1BR,1BA$0.47
8301 W Carmen Ave8301 W Carmen Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.63
Appleton Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
7731 W Hampton Ave. (8 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
The Terrace at Luther ManorEaston1BR,1BA$3.71

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Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #205

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Heights is Edison School Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $1,627.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol 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 2 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol Heights?

Cheap apartments in Capitol Heights have an average cost of $543 which is $1,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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