
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highwood Estates Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (100 Rentals)
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4934 W Forest Home Ave

Forest Arms Apartments

3140 S 48th St

English Meadows Apartments

3270 S 49th St

Woodland Court

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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1

St. Gregory

3465 S 83rd St
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4244 S 51st St

6024 W Cleveland Ave

Oklahoma Manor 58th

9531 W Beloit Rd

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9101 W Morgan Ave, Unit Apartment 4

Morgan Grove

8025 W Oklahoma Ave

3890 S Massachusetts Ave

Bel-Oak Apartments

3741 S 61st St
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4804 W Forest Home Ave

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3573 S 76th St

8526 W Howard Ave

3229 S 99th St

RES Apartments

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Hamilton Manor

WestGlen

5302 W Burnham St
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4138 S 51st St

Becher Apartments

3130 S 48th St

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Forrest Park

9641-9651 W Beloit Rd

6500 W Howard Avenue

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Toldt Terrace Apartments

7875 W Oklahoma Ave
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Evergreen Village Apartments

Terrace Apartments I

51st Street 8 Families

5821 W Lincoln Ave

Valley Green Townhomes

3759 S 80th St

6522 W Forest Home Ave

3637 S 90th St

7855 W Oklahoma Ave

4912 W Oklahoma Ave
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Highwood Estates, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highwood Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Estates Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $984 | $2,060 |
| Highwood Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $550 | $2,638 |
| Highwood Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $661 | $3,085 |
| Highwood Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,398 | $2,670 |
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Cheapest Available Highwood Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highwood Estates area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments priced from $900. Lincoln Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Highwood Estates apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | D-501X1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Lincoln Crest | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| St. Gregory | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Heritage West Allis Senior | 1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Woodland Court | One Bed One Bath 651 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highwood Estates, WI
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highwood Estates area is the $1.02 price per square foot 10117 W Cleveland Ave Model at 10117 W Cleveland Ave, Unit 10117 in the in the Alcott Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Highwood Estates apartment is the 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highwood Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10117 W Cleveland Ave, Unit 10117 | 10117 W Cleveland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 | 2710 S 68th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Layton Preserve | C Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Bel-Oak Apartments | 8821A | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 9531 W Beloit Rd | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 9101 W Morgan Ave, Unit Apartment 4 | 9101 W Morgan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Honey Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 3010 S 92nd St, Unit Unit 3 | 3010 S 92nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | D-501X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highwood Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highwood Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Highwood Estates is Prairie Hill Senior Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Highwood Estates costs $1,955.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highwood Estates?
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 14 regular apartments in Highwood Estates 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 Highwood Estates?
Cheap apartments in Highwood Estates have an average cost of $111 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highwood Estates.
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