Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (56 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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7731 W Hampton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7731 W Hampton Ave

7731 W Hampton AveMilwaukee, WI 53218
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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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A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit

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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 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) priced from $845. Edison School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Appleton Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195
The Terrace at Luther ManorThe Evanston1BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, WI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.07 price per square foot 6107 W Center St Model at 6107 W Center St in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 2658 N 61st St Model at 2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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.
6107 W Center St6107 W Center St2BR,1BA$1.07
2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex2658 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.00
Edison School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Appleton Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.59
8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #18428 W Lisbon Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
The Terrace at Luther ManorEaston1BR,1BA$3.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #214

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

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3.5
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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 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $1,530.

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 1 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 $796 which is $734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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