
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (12 Rentals)
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

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2214-2220 W Hopkins St.
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 |
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Sunset Heights Studio Apartments | $610 | $467 | $815 |
Sunset Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $695 | $1,530 |
Sunset Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $650 | $1,699 |
Sunset Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $750 | $2,150 |
Sunset Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $772 | $1,736 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $550. CWC Community Within the Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $772. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $550 |
CWC Community Within the Corridor | Center | 4BR,2BA | $772 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
3118-3132 N 76th St | 2bd rm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, WI
As of September 10, 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 2708 N 40th St Model at 2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th starting at $1,025 with a $0.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th | 2708 N 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
2515 N 57th St, Unit 2515 | 2515 N 57th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Bishops Creek Family Housing | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Himount Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Dr. Wesley Scott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
3118-3132 N 76th St | 2bd rm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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?
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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 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights costs $1,195.
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 23 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 $432 which is $763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.
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