
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $560 (31 Rentals)


Bronzeville Apartments

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2432 W Concordia Ave

3306 N 24th Pl
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2331 N 1st St

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

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2424 N Teutonia Ave, Unit 2424 n Teutonia

Gorman Homes

2146 N 35th St

3893 Dr. William Finlayson St

Himount Gardens
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2436 N 1st St, Unit A

2438 N 1st St

338 W Reservoir Ave

Park Village Apartments

Bishops Creek Family Housing

Pine Tree Apartments

4446 N 28th St
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments

227-235 E Townsend St

Roosevelt Garden Apartments

C.G. Robinson Terrace

2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)

Parkhill Apartments

4603 N 29th St - 6 unit
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4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)

Port Washington Road Apartments

330 E Clay St
Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Heights Studio Apartments | $848 | $750 | $995 |
Franklin Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $560 | $1,837 |
| Franklin Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $627 | $2,250 |
| Franklin Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $700 | $2,475 |
| Franklin Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,400 | $1,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Heights is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Franklin Heights costs $1,442.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin 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 11 regular apartments in Franklin 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 Franklin Heights?
Cheap apartments in Franklin Heights have an average cost of $425 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Heights.
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