Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (29 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 St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6129 S 13th St

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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Prado
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$1,546 - $3,027
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Prado

1957 W Creekside Crossing CirOak Creek, WI 53154
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$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

6995 S Riverwood Blvd, Unit A03

6995 S Riverwood Blvd
FranklinWI53132
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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. Timber Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. 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
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,110
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
SunburstOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,233
Parterre at Emerald RowB81BR,1BA$1,580
Emerald Row Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,585
HUB13AA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1,672
The Oaks at 81002 BDR- 2 BA2BR,2BA$2,029
Statesman ApartmentsThatcher2BR,2BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, WI

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.80 price per square foot SB5 - 2x2 Model at HUB13 in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the Breakers Model at The Gables Apartments starting at $2,101 with a $1.68 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.
HUB13SB5 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.80
The Gables ApartmentsBreakers3BR,2BA$1.68
Statesman ApartmentsThatcher2BR,2BA$1.69
The Oaks at 81002 BDR- 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.80
Southfield ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den Primrose2BR,1BA$1.55
Emerald Row Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.89
SunburstOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$1.90

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College Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #117

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

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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 $1,245 at Timber Ridge Apartments.

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 $2,101.

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