Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $525. CWC Community Within the Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Franklin Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$525
CWC Community Within the CorridorCenter4BR,2BA$676
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830
Park Village ApartmentsStudio*Studio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Heights, WI

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Franklin Heights apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back starting at $900 with a $0.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2972 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.71
Bay Village Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
106-108 W Keefe Ave, Unit 4106-108 W Keefe Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Up3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.09
2967 N Richards St, Unit Upper Duplex2967 N Richards St4BR,1BA$1.18
1945 N 5th St, Unit 41945 N 5th St1BR,1BA$0.92
3529 N 25th St, Unit Upper unit3529 N 25th St2BR,1BA$1.11
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin Heights?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Franklin Heights, WI with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,913. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin Heights ranging from $750 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin Heights ranges from $750 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,623.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Franklin Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklin Heights range from $750 to $4,913, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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