Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (76 Rentals)

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property at 3245 N 8th St

3245 N 8th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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property at 3053 N 36th St

3053 N 36th St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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The Griot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Griot Apartments

2235 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

4903 N 39th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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Riverworks Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverworks Lofts

3372 N Holton StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $525. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$525
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, WI

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 2501 N 38th St Model at 2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower starting at $850 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2457 N 1st St, Unit front back2457 N 1st St1BR,1BA$0.60
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
3272 N Buffum St, Unit 32723272 N Buffum St2BR,1BA$0.75
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
2714 N 41st St2714 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.91
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower3015 N Dr William Finlayson St3BR,1BA$1.00
2944 N 7th St, Unit 2944A N 7th St. Upper2944 N 7th St2BR,1BA$0.90
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #213

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Arlington Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Heights is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $1,974.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington 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 20 regular apartments in Arlington 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 Arlington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Arlington Heights have an average cost of $375 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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