
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (35 Rentals)
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2500 W Fond du Lac Ave

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2822 W Atkinson Ave, Unit Apartment

4228 W Bonny Pl

3123 N 24th St

1538 N 29th St

3355 N 28th St

2750-2752-2752 N 39th St
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2729 N 27th St

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CWC Community Within the Corridor

Himount Gardens

3128 N 38th St

1945 W Finn Pl

1944-1946 N 22nd St

3158 N 39th St
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1946 N 39th St

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4446 N 28th St

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4603 N 29th St

2214 W Hopkins St

Imperial Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

3030 - 3036 N 70th St

Fond Du Lac Center

Lisbon Apartments

4720 N 37th St
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Boulevard Commons

Garfield Park Apartments

4661 N 36th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights Studio Apartments | $2,003 | $854 | $5,000 |
| Sunset Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $745 | $1,899 |
| Sunset Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $650 | $2,647 |
| Sunset Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $750 | $3,800 |
| Sunset Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $1,425 | $1,736 |
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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 CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $854. Himount Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1412 N 68th St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Harmonee Square Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, WI
As of March 22, 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, Unit Upper in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Sunset Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at Harmonee Square Apartments starting at $2,335 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Jacobus Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper | 2769 N 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Harmonee Square Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 1534 N 39th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit | 1534 N 39th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Columbia Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 2503 N 37th St, Unit Top Floor | 2503 N 37th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1412 N 68th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2822 W Atkinson Ave, Unit Apartment | 2822 W Atkinson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| CWC Community Within the Corridor | Fond Du Lac | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Heights is under $2,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Heights is Columbia Square which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights costs $1,450.
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 4 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 $404 which is $1,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.
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