Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (58 Rentals)

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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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4446 N 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4446 N 28th St

4446 N 28th StMilwaukee, WI 53209
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227-235 E Townsend St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227-235 E Townsend St

227-235 E Townsend StMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Historic Garfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Garfield

2215 N Vel R. Phillips AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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C.G. Robinson Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

C.G. Robinson Terrace

2020 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53205
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Parkhill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

535 W Concordia AveMilwaukee, WI 53212
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Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at ThriveOn King priced from $438. CWC Community Within the Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $763. Here are the most affordable Franklin Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at ThriveOn KingOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$438
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$763
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Brewer's HillStudioStudio,1BA$775
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Heights, WI

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Franklin Heights apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front back starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
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
4065 N Elmhurst Rd, Unit 4065 Upper4065 N Elmhurst Rd2BR,1BA$1.09
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
3015 N Dr William Finlayson St, Unit 3015 Lower3015 N Dr William Finlayson St3BR,1BA$1.00
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #199

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 Franklin Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Heights?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Heights is The Residences at ThriveOn King which is listed at $438, while the average apartment in Franklin Heights costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Heights?

Cheap apartments in Franklin Heights have an average cost of $365 which is $1,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Heights.

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