
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $675 (57 Rentals)


3524 N 21st St

3350 N 25th St

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

4021 N 24th Pl

Gorman Homes

4525 N 28th St, Unit upper

2605 W Victory Ln, Unit Apt

Columbia Square

3130 N 45th St
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3130A N 45th St

1911 W Chambers St

4134 N 50th St

2740-2742-2742 N 60th St

2338 W Keefe Ave

2869 N 37th St

2867 N 37th St

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2658 N 57th St, Unit 2nd Floor

4525 N 28th St, Unit lower

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St
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2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

2931 W Chambers St, Unit Lower

3127 N 34th St

2502 N 45th St

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7914 W Center St, Unit 7914 W Center Street # 1

2566 N 40th St

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2955 N 66th St, Unit 201

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4051 N 48th St, Unit Lower level

2769-69A N 22nd St

4446 N 28th St
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Sunrise Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

Roosevelt Garden Apartments

3907A N 24th St

Fond Du Lac Center

3410-3410A N 23rd St

1538-40 N 29th St

37th St School Senior Apartments

Boulevard Commons

3822 N 27th St
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2955 N 17th St

2875 N 25th St

New Village

Imperial Apartments

4661 N 36th St

1536 N 38th St

2821 N 57th St

7731 W Hampton Ave

3118-3132 N 76th St

2530 N 37th St
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Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights Studio Apartments | $1,640 | $1,640 | $1,640 |
| Sunset Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $850 | $2,775 |
Sunset Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $675 | $4,160 |
| Sunset Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $800 | $4,780 |
| Sunset Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $895 | $1,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #210
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Heights is Columbia Square which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights costs $2,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset 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 3 regular apartments in Sunset 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 Sunset Heights?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Heights have an average cost of $299 which is $1,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.
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