Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highwood Estates Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (42 Rentals)
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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 |
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Highwood Estates Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $750 | $2,065 |
Highwood Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $875 | $2,511 |
Highwood Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,025 | $4,794 |
Highwood Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,275 | $2,670 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highwood Estates Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Woodland Court priced from $978. 3270 S 49th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Highwood Estates apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Court | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
French Quarters | Mardi Gras | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Lincoln Crest | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Oklahoma Manor | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Howard Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Morgan Grove | Falls | 2BR,1BA | $1,117 |
VMP Senior Living Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highwood Estates, WI
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highwood Estates area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2049 S 77th St Model at 2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 in the in the West View neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Highwood Estates apartment is the C2602X15 Model at Prairie Hill Senior Apartments starting at $1,303 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Alcott Park 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. |
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2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 | 2049 S 77th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | C2602X15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Morgan Grove | Beacon | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
English Meadows Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1105 Sq Ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
2151 S 85th St, Unit 201 | 2151 S 85th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Howard Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
51st Street 8 Families | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
PENN ARMS APARTMENTS | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Woodland Court | Citrine | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighwood Estates, Milwaukee, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Highwood Estates Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 Woodland Court which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Highwood Estates costs $1,625.
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 16 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 $103 which is $1,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highwood Estates.
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