Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (38 Rentals)

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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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Imperial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

6766 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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6701-6710 W Keefe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

6701-6710 W Keefe AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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3118-3132 N 76th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3132 N 76th St

3118-3132 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Lisbon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Apartments

6110 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53210
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Boulevard Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Commons

4221 W North AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Gorman Homes priced from $774. Dr. Wesley Scott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
CWC Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR,1BA$1,002
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 1B1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, WI

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights area is the $0.75 price per square foot 8162 W Beckett Ave Model at 8162 W Beckett Ave, Unit Lower Unit in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Sunset Heights apartment is the Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8162 W Beckett Ave, Unit Lower Unit8162 W Beckett Ave3BR,1BA$0.75
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2769 N 27th St, Unit Upper2769 N 27th St3BR,1BA$0.68
8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper8141 W Beckett Ave3BR,1BA$0.75
2461 N 45th St, Unit Upper2461 N 45th St3BR,1BA$1.00
1532 N 39th St, Unit First Floor1532 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.13
Columbia Square2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
2526 N 51st St, Unit Upper2526 N 51st St2BR,1BA$1.00
3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Up3261-3263 N 26th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #214

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI

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Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI

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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 $1,205.

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 $2,900.

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 227 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 $434 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Heights.

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