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

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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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449 Dunbar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

449 Dunbar Ave

449 Dunbar 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. 343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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
343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,062
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1,185
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Village at Fox River0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Mountain Villagebluer-22BR,2BA$1,655
BridgeWalk Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights Waukesha, WI

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 BD / 2 BA Interior Upper Model at Whispering Ponds Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,787. The second greatest value Sunset Heights Waukesha apartment is the 148 Frame Ave Model at 148 Frame Ave, Unit 148 starting at $1,675 with a $1.50 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.
Whispering Ponds Apartments2 BD / 2 BA Interior Upper2BR,2BA$1.40
148 Frame Ave, Unit 148148 Frame Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
2051 Cliff Alex Ct S, Unit Unit 32051 Cliff Alex Ct S2BR,2BA$1.50
The Den at Fox RunMenomonee2BR,2BA$1.75
Mountain Villagebluer-22BR,2BA$1.62
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1.25
Berkshire at Kensington2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.36
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment is $622 at Berkshire at Kensington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha is starting from $1,185 at Minooka Parkway Estates.

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