Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverton Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Fortitude Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fortitude Apartments

7717 W Good Hope RdMilwaukee, WI 53223
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9324-9420 W Brown Deer Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9324-9420 W Brown Deer Rd

9324-9420 W Brown Deer RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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8910-8920 N Michele St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8910-8920 N Michele St

8910-8920 N Michele StMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Parkside at 76th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside at 76th

6939-6951 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53223
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10300 W Dean Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

10300 W Dean Rd

10300-10320 W Dean RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Northwoods Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwoods Apartments

11513 W Brown Deer RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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7630 W Dean Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7630 W Dean Rd

7630 W Dean RdMilwaukee, WI 53223
property at 8836 N 95th St

$1,195 - $1,450

3 Bedroom Rentals

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8836 N 95th St

MilwaukeeWI53224

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Riverton Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverton Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Crossing priced from $740. Sycamore Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Riverton Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP0-1P.1Studio,1BA$925
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsThe EddyStudio,1BA$994
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,103
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
7601-7603 W Donna Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,250
9401 W Calumet Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
St. James PlaceA31BR,1BA$1,330
Sunset Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Arbor RidgeSapphire1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverton Heights, WI

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverton Heights area is the $1.74 price per square foot D3 Model at Tennessen Flats in the in the Park Knoll neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Riverton Heights apartment is the B3 Remodel Model at St. James Place starting at $2,055 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the River View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tennessen FlatsD32BR,2BA$1.74
St. James PlaceB3 Remodel2BR,2BA$1.94
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.15
7601-7603 W Donna Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Jade at North HillsG-1001BR,1BA$1.99
Arbor RidgeSapphire1BR,1BA$1.92
Sunset Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Haven2BR,1BA$2.36
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverton Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #165

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverton Heights is under $1,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Riverton Heights is Aspen Crossing which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Riverton Heights costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverton 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 10 regular apartments in Riverton 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 Riverton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Riverton Heights have an average cost of $876 which is $824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverton Heights.

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