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property at 1751 N 60th St

$975

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1751 N 60th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $695. 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Columbia Square3 bedroom3BR,2BA$976
Himount GardensCourtyard North/South1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, WI

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Washington 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 Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
6107 W Center St6107 W Center St2BR,1BA$1.07
2658 N 61st St, Unit Upper Duplex2658 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.00
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.09
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
2550 N 45th St, Unit 2550A2550 N 45th St1BR,1BA$1.06
8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #18428 W Lisbon Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, 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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