Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverton Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (35 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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7630 W Dean Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7630 W Dean Rd

7630 W Dean RdMilwaukee, WI 53223
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9401 W Calumet Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9401 W Calumet Rd

9401 W Calumet RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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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 GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $490. Aspen Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Riverton Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$490
Aspen CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$774
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Crest1BR,1BA$994
7452 N Granville Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,075
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,103
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP1-1C1BR,1BA$1,145
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
7625 W Donna Ct - 8 Unit2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,175
7601-7603 W Donna Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverton Heights, WI

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverton Heights area is the $1.60 price per square foot Emerald Model at Arbor Ridge in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Riverton Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 7625 W Donna Ct - 8 Unit starting at $1,175 with a $1.16 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.
Arbor RidgeEmerald2BR,2BA$1.60
7625 W Donna Ct - 8 Unit2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Glenbrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP2-1.5P2BR,1.5BA$1.63
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.37
7601-7603 W Donna Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.38
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.60
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.51
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 #172

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverton Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Riverton Heights is GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS which is listed at $490, while the average apartment in Riverton Heights costs $1,989.

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 $794 which is $1,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverton Heights.

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