Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (45 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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700 E College Ave

WaukeshaWI53186
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327 Arlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

327 Arlington St

327 Arlington StWaukesha, WI 53186
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333 Coolidge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

333 Coolidge Ave

333 Coolidge AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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343 W Newhall Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

343 W Newhall Ave

343 W Newhall AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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405 N East Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

405 N East Ave

405 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Center City Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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316 Maple Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 Maple Ave

316 Maple AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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East Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Terrace Apartments

801 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Fleetfoot Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fleetfoot Apartments

1303-1307 Fleetfoot DrWaukesha, WI 53186
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Sunset Heights Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire at Kensington priced from $622. Minooka Parkway Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights Waukesha apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$622
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1,185
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Riverwalk ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,270
Mountain Villageaspen-11BR,1BA$1,368
Wildflower Place Apartments2 BD / 1 BA - 915sf - 1st/2nd flr2BR,1BA$1,391
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle FF2BR,2BA$1,500
The Den at Fox RunOconto1BR,1BA$1,575
BridgeWalk Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights Waukesha, WI

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Fox River in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Sunset Heights Waukesha apartment is the Style FF Model at Woodfield Heights Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Heights Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Fox River2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle FF2BR,2BA$1.49
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1.25
Wildflower Place Apartments2 BD / 1 BA - 915sf - 1st/2nd flr2BR,1BA$1.52
The Den at Fox RunOconto1BR,1BA$1.73
Berkshire at KensingtonMarket C1BR,1.5BA$1.64
Riverwalk ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.65
Mountain Villageaspen-11BR,1BA$1.82
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Southwestern Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha is Berkshire at Kensington which is listed at $622, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Heights Waukesha?

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 6 regular apartments in Sunset Heights Waukesha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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