Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (26 Rentals)

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6213 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6213 S 13th St

6213 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53221
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College Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor Apartments

2100-2200 W College AveMilwaukee, WI 53221
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6129 S. 13th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6129 S. 13th

6129 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53221
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6123 S 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6123 S 6th St

6123 S 6th StMilwaukee, WI 53221

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property at 6157 S 42nd St

$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

6157 S 42nd St

GreenfieldWI53221

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Park Water Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Water Apartments

6594 S 35th StFranklin, WI 53132
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College Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinehaven Apartments priced from $949. Sunburst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,101. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$949
SunburstRidge1BR,1BA$1,101
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
HUB13AA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,525
Parterre at Emerald RowB51BR,1BA$1,540
Emerald Row Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,615
The Oaks at 81002 BDR- 2 BA2BR,2BA$2,029
Prado3 Bed/2 Bath-F13BR,2BA$2,942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, WI

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath-F1 Model at Prado in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,942. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 2 BDR 2 BA 2 Model at The Oaks at 8100 starting at $2,099 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the College Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado3 Bed/2 Bath-F13BR,2BA$2.19
The Oaks at 81002 BDR 2 BA 22BR,2BA$1.85
HUB13SA3 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.03
Emerald Row Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.08
Parterre at Emerald RowB51BR,1BA$2.19
SunburstRidge1BR,1BA$1.65
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$1.90

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College Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #95

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 College Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment is $949 at Pinehaven Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Heights is starting from $1,299 at Franklin Park.

What is the most affordable College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Row Apartments and starts from $2,672.

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