Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverton Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (17 Rentals)

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8910-8920 N Michele St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8910-8920 N Michele St

8910-8920 N Michele StMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Parkside at 76th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside at 76th

6939-6951 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53223
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Parkside at 76th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside at 76th

6945-6951 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53223
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10300 W Dean Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

10300 W Dean Rd

10300-10320 W Dean RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Aspen Crossing
3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Crossing

9239 N 75th StMilwaukee, WI 53223
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Fortitude Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortitude Apartments

7717 W Good Hope RdMilwaukee, WI 53223
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Riverton Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverton Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Garden Place (55+) priced from $410. Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable Riverton Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Place (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$410
Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$606
Sycamore Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
Glenbrook Apartments1 Bedroom with Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$915
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverton Heights, WI

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverton Heights area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1B2 Model at Presidio Square Apartments LLC in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,526. The second greatest value Riverton Heights apartment is the Haven 2A Model at Sunset Ridge starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the River View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Presidio Square Apartments LLC1B22BR,2BA$1.39
Sunset RidgeHaven 2A2BR,1.5BA$1.50
MeetinghouseTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
Jade at North HillsB11BR,1BA$1.91
Tennessen FlatsC11BR,1BA$1.96
The Woodlands ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$1.96
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.21
Glenbrook Apartments1 Bedroom with Breakfast Bar1BR,1BA$1.36
Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+)One Bedroom - Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.38
Sycamore Place0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverton Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #125

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverton Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverton Heights is under $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in Riverton Heights is Garden Terrace Senior Apartments (55+) which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Riverton Heights costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverton 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 2 regular apartments in Riverton Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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