
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $652 (67 Rentals)


Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

3410 N 23rd St

2335 W Burleigh St

1538 N 29th St

3355 N 28th St

2484 W Chambers St

3350 N 25th St

Total Monthly Price
5724 W Vliet St, Unit Apt 3, Unit Apt 3

2675 N 52nd St
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3072 N 49th St

Gorman Homes

1751 N 60th St

3045 N 26th St

Columbia Square

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

3130 N 45th St

2338 W Keefe Ave

1922 N 27th St

3130A N 45th St
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2740-2742-2742 N 60th St

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

2600 N 50th St

2931 W Chambers St, Unit Lower

William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Johnson Legacy West

417 N 39th St, Unit Apt 6

2841 N 49th St

Total Monthly Price
2955 N 66th St, Unit 201, Unit 201
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2769-69A N 22nd St

6920 W Center St

2639 N 55th St

2311 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 09

Total Monthly Price
2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex, Unit Upper Duplex

Total Monthly Price
177 S 78th St, Unit Duplex Lower, Unit Duplex Lower

2311 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 08

2311 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 10

Total Monthly Price
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

3118-3124 W Wells St
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Franklin Arms Apartments

Cantona Court Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

Highlander

Fond Du Lac Center

Merrill Park Apartments

37th St School Senior Apartments

Boulevard Commons
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Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $775 | $1,640 |
| Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $565 | $2,775 |
Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $652 | $4,160 |
| Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $800 | $4,828 |
| Washington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,400 | $1,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #183
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 Washington Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is Columbia Square which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington 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 12 regular apartments in Washington 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 Washington Heights?
Cheap apartments in Washington Heights have an average cost of $410 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.
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