
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $700 (21 Rentals)


3906 W Courtland Ave

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Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Sunset Heights Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $745 | $2,340 |
Sunset Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $700 | $4,265 |
Sunset Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $650 | $6,230 |
Sunset Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $750 | $6,910 |
Sunset Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $676 | $1,545 |
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Getting Around the Sunset Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Heights is under $1,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Heights is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Sunset Heights costs $1,645.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset 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 11 regular apartments in Sunset 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 Sunset Heights?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Heights have an average cost of $598 which is $1,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.
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