Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Center City Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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East Terrace Apartments
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East Terrace Apartments

801 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Fleetfoot Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fleetfoot Apartments

1303-1307 Fleetfoot DrWaukesha, WI 53186
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Sunset Heights Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire at Kensington priced from $1,034. Maple Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Sunset Heights Waukesha apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,034
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1,195
The Den at Fox RunPlatte1BR,1BA$1,205
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,300
West Grove on the LakeGrove A1R1BR,1BA$1,315
Hartwell Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Village at Fox River0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Springs at MeadowbrookStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,409
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights Waukesha, WI

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights Waukesha area is the $1.56 price per square foot bluer-2 Model at Mountain Village in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Sunset Heights Waukesha apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Hartwell Place Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Heights Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain Villagebluer-22BR,2BA$1.56
Hartwell Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
The Den at Fox RunRock2BR,2BA$1.71
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1.46
419 N Grand Ave, Unit Apt #1419 N Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.58
Whispering Ponds Apartments1 BD / 1 BA Lower Updated1BR,1BA$1.69
West Grove on the LakeGrove A1R1BR,1BA$1.64
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1.49
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.73
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Heights Waukesha, Waukesha, WI

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Southwestern Milwaukee, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sunset Heights Waukesha Neighborhood in Waukesha, WI

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha is at Village at Fox River listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment is $1,034 at Berkshire at Kensington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Heights Waukesha Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Heights Waukesha is starting from $1,195 at Pine Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Heights Waukesha Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Heights Waukesha Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Grove on the Lake and starts from $1,887.

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