Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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4446 N 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Imperial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

6766 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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6701-6710 W Keefe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

6701-6710 W Keefe AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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Lisbon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Apartments

6110 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53210
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Boulevard Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Commons

4221 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Columbia Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Square

3331 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Gorman Homes priced from $774. CWC Community Within the Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $786. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
CWC Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR,1BA$786
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Gallatin ApartmentsG-0AStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, WI

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Sunset Heights apartment is the 2869 N 21st St Model at 2869 N 21st St, Unit lower starting at $1,200 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2CL2BR,2BA$1.08
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper1748 N 54th St3BR,1BA$1.25
CWC Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$1.08
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #215

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sunset Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights costs $1,395.

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 26 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 $574 which is $821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.

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