Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 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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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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Lisbon Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Court

9100-9106 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Custer Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Custer Heights

5401-5445 N 92nd StMilwaukee, WI 53225
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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 Apartments1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$482
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$960
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
The Terrace at Luther ManorThe Evanston1BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, WI

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $0.63 price per square foot 1Bd/1Bth Model at Edison School Apartments in the in the Far North Side neighborhood starting from $482. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 2bd rm 1 Bath Model at 3118-3132 N 76th St starting at $1,000 with a $1.40 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.
Edison School Apartments1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$0.63
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$1.47
The Terrace at Luther ManorEaston1BR,1BA$3.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #187

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

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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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,364.

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 $821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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