Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (11 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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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 College Court Apartments priced from $1,000. Sunburst Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Sunburst Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
6th and CollegeRenovated 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,225
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 1 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cardinal1BR,1BA$1,300
Tuckaway Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, WI

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3F Model at Emerald Row Apartments in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,998. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the Breakers Model at The Gables Apartments starting at $1,971 with a $1.58 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.
Emerald Row Apartments3F3BR,2BA$1.99
The Gables ApartmentsBreakers3BR,2BA$1.58
HUB13AB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.77
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 3 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Upper2BR,1BA$1.64
Franklin Park2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.58
The Oaks at 81001 BDR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.91
6th and CollegeRenovated 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Tuckaway Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.65
College Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunburst Apartments1 BR / 1BA Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,000 at College Court 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 $1,225 at 6th and College.

What is the most affordable College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gables Apartments and starts from $1,971.

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