
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Gorman Homes

6222 W Hampton Ave

7000 W Fond du Lac Ave, Unit #7

3045-3047 N 39th St.

3233-3233 W Burleigh St

2755-2757 N 33rd St.
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2643 N 36th St

7711 W Hampton Ave

3233-3233 W Burleigh St

4947 N 54th St

6535 W Keefe Ave

4458-4460-4460 N 65th St

5223 N 58th St

8809 W Villard Ave

4278 N 84th St
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4959 N 38th St

4962 W Medford Ave

2809 N 40th St

5321 N 53rd St
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Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $482 | $3,686 |
Capitol Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $667 | $4,724 |
Capitol Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $753 | $4,934 |
Capitol Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $895 | $870 | $920 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edison School Apartments | 1Bd/1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $482 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Lisbon Court | Brickyard | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
3118-3132 N 76th St | 2bd rm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Terrace at Luther Manor | The Evanston | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
Grantosa | Ruby | 3BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Apple Ridge Townhomes | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, WI
As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot B Model at Apple Ridge Townhomes in the in the Hampton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 2708 N 40th St Model at 2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th starting at $1,025 with a $0.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Apple Ridge Townhomes | B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th | 2708 N 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Grantosa | Ruby | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Edison School Apartments | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
3225 N 84th St, Unit 3225 | 3225 N 84th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
3118-3132 N 76th St | 2bd rm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Lisbon Court | Brickyard | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Terrace at Luther Manor | Easton | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #189
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Capitol Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,378.
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 5 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 $577 which is $801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.
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