
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Gorman Homes

2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

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2822 W Atkinson Ave, Unit Apartment

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

The Griot Apartments
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Bishops Creek Family Housing

4446 N 28th St

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Lisbon Adlon Apartments

227-235 E Townsend St

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C.G. Robinson Terrace
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4603 N 29th St - 6 unit

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Brewer's Hill

Park Hill Family

Fond Du Lac Center

Port Washington Road Apartments
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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 | $907 | $830 | $985 |
| Franklin Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $560 | $1,788 |
| Franklin Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $650 | $2,150 |
| Franklin Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $750 | $1,900 |
| Franklin Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $870 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franklin Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Franklin Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Gorman Homes priced from $774. Himount Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Franklin Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Heights, WI
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Heights area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3758 N 41st St Model at 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Franklin Heights apartment is the Locust Model at CWC Community Within the Corridor starting at $1,271 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3758 N 41st St, Unit 1 | 3758 N 41st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Locust | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 4244 N 18th St, Unit Upper | 4244 N 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 106 W Keefe Ave, Unit 106 | 106 W Keefe Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper | 4370 N 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 3935 N 13th St, Unit Lower | 3935 N 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 4758 N 19th Pl | 4758 N 19th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Franklin Heights costs $1,882.
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 6 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 $395 which is $1,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Heights.
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