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property at 1751 N 60th St

$975

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1751 N 60th St

MilwaukeeWI53208
property at 2756 N 44th St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2756 N 44th St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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4446 N 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Pine Tree Apartments
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Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments

4315 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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4603 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4603 N 29th St

4603 N 29th 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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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 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $695. 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$940
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, WI

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Sunset Heights apartment is the 6107 W Center St Model at 6107 W Center St starting at $1,350 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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.
2769 N 27th St2769 N 27th St3BR,1BA$0.68
6107 W Center St6107 W Center St2BR,1BA$1.07
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.15
4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower4114 N Toronto St3BR,1BA$1.29
7429 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper unit7429 W Beckett Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Bishops Creek Family Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.20
2550 N 45th St, Unit 2550A2550 N 45th St1BR,1BA$1.06
2571 N Wauwatosa Ave, Unit 12571 N Wauwatosa Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Apartment is $695 at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Heights is starting from $1,081 at Bishops Creek Family Housing.

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