
Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI Under $1,200 (127 Rentals)


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8505 W Center St, Unit Upper Unit #4, Unit Upper Unit #4

2769 N 27th St

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8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

2756 N 44th St

1751 N 60th St

222 N 73rd St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 600

2759 N 57th St, Unit 2761

2311 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 09
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2919 W Wisconsin Ave

417 N 39th St, Unit Apt 6

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2217 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 05

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

336 S 66th St, Unit Upper

2224 W Wisconsin Ave
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2148 N 29th St

2944 N 28th St

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

2566 N 40th St

2663 N 44th St

3606-3608-3608 N 41st St

2484 W Chambers St

3410 N 23rd St
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2600 N 50th St

4142 W Lisbon Ave

2841 N 49th St

2444 N 55th St

1440 N 28th St

3075 N 80th St

3123 N 24th St

3324 N 27th St

2118 N 24th Pl

434 N 31st St
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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 | $1,360 | $775 | $1,690 |
| Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $779 | $2,775 |
| Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $650 | $4,225 |
| Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $750 | $4,832 |
| Washington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $1,425 | $1,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Heights, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #138
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Washington Heights ranges from $779 to $2,775 with an average monthly rent of $1,769.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Heights cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington Heights range from $650 to $4,225. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,079.
How expensive are Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 68 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington Heights on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $750 to $4,832 - averaging $2,060 for the location.
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