Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highwood Estates Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (82 Rentals)

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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1
$1,050
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5201 W Howard Ave, Unit 1

5201 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3229 S 99th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3229 S 99th St

3229 S 99th StMilwaukee, WI 53227
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RES Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RES Apartments

3301 S 100th StMilwaukee, WI 53227
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3235 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3235 S 48th St

3235 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3700 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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WestGlen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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5302 W Burnham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5302 W Burnham St

5302 W Burnham StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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4138 S 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 S 51st St

4138 S 51st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Becher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Apartments

7726 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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3130 S 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3130 S 48th St

3130 S 48th StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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PENN ARMS APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARMS APARTMENTS

7607 W Waterford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Forrest Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Park

3741 S 61st StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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9641-9651 W Beloit Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9641-9651 W Beloit Rd

9641-9651 W Beloit RdMilwaukee, WI 53227
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6500 W Howard Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 W Howard Avenue

6500 W Howard AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Terrace Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments I

3218 S Landl LnMilwaukee, WI 53227
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5821 W Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5821 W Lincoln Ave

5821 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Valley Green Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Green Townhomes

8024 W Crawford AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3759 S 80th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3759 S 80th St

3759 S 80th StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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6522 W Forest Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6522 W Forest Home Ave

6522 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53220
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3637 S 90th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3637 S 90th St

3637 S 90th StMilwaukee, WI 53228
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4912 W Oklahoma Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

4912 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Highwood Estates, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 1601 S 84th St priced from $800. 9641-9651 W Beloit Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Highwood Estates apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
Quail Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Water Tower View ApartmentsB 1x11BR,1BA$1,030
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$1,041
Toldt Terrace Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$1,050
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Oklahoma ManorDakota1BR,1BA$1,114
St. GregoryWarnimont1BR,1BA$1,118

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highwood Estates, WI

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highwood Estates area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2710 S 68th St Model at 2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-12 in the in the Southwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Highwood Estates apartment is the 5214 W Forest Home Ave Model at 5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 101 starting at $1,250 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2710 S 68th St, Unit 2710-122710 S 68th St3BR,1.5BA$1.38
5214 W Forest Home Ave, Unit 1015214 W Forest Home Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Layton PreserveC Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.33
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Toldt Terrace Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.30
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
51st Street 8 Families2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Water Tower View ApartmentsB 1x11BR,1BA$1.40
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 1601 S 84th St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Highwood Estates costs $1,769.

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 $111 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highwood Estates.

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