Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $622 (53 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1408 Fleetfoot Dr, Unit 1410

1408 Fleetfoot Dr
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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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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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. 316 - 320 Maple Ave 6 Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. 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
316 - 320 Maple Ave 6 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Minooka Parkway EstatesWalnut2BR,1BA$1,285
West Grove on the Lake1 Bed 1 Bath + Den Grove1BR,1BA$1,380
The Den at Fox RunNeshota1BR,1BA$1,385
Burr Oaks Village Apartments2 BD / 1 BA UPPER2BR,1BA$1,399
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1,500
Mountain Villagecascade22BR,2BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights Waukesha, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area is the $1.47 price per square foot G - Remodel Model at Riverwalk Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Sunset Heights Waukesha apartment is the Walnut Model at Minooka Parkway Estates starting at $1,285 with a $1.17 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.
Riverwalk ApartmentsG - Remodel2BR,2BA$1.47
Minooka Parkway EstatesWalnut2BR,1BA$1.17
Mountain Villagecascade22BR,2BA$1.60
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1.52
Burr Oaks Village Apartments2 BD / 1 BA UPPER2BR,1BA$1.44
Village at Fox River1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Berkshire at KensingtonMarket C1BR,1.5BA$1.64
West Grove on the Lake1 Bed 1 Bath + Den Grove1BR,1BA$1.62
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
316 - 320 Maple Ave 6 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,500.

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 4 regular apartments in Sunset Heights Waukesha 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 Sunset Heights Waukesha?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Heights Waukesha have an average cost of $131 which is $1,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights Waukesha.

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