Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (124 Rentals)

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property at 6324 W Girard Ave

$795

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$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

6324 W Girard Ave

MilwaukeeWI53210

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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property at 2919 N 50th St

$998 - $1,128

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2919 N 50th St

MilwaukeeWI53210
property at 3179 N 39th St

$1,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 11

3179 N 39th St

MilwaukeeWI53216

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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. William A. Passavant Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. 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
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
4518-4526 W Burleigh St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes1BR 50% 55+1BR,1BA$975
Columbia Square3 bedroom3BR,2BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, WI

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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.
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave8344 Portland Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper2330 N 45th St4BR,1BA$1.17
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
2608 N 40th St, Unit 2608a2608 N 40th St3BR,1BA$1.10
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
3119 N 53rd St, Unit A3119 N 53rd St1BR,1BA$1.24
4518-4526 W Burleigh St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #99

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,849.

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 16 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 $306 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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