Cambridge Heights

Milwaukee, WI

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Cambridge Heights - Milwaukee, WI

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Lush Milwaukee neighborhood relishes nature in a central location

Riverside Urban Nature Walkable Commuter Convenient

Situated along the Milwaukee River, next to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, is the charming Cambridge Heights. Neighborhood residents live on lush, tree-lined streets and have access to a number of nearby parks, including Pleasant Valley Park, Kern Park, Riverside Park, and River Park. Cambridge Heights also contains part of the Oak Leaf Trail, a meandering 115-mile trail that runs in and around Milwaukee.

In addition to the parks and many river amenities, Cambridge Heights residents enjoy convenience to Milwaukee Bay and beach access at Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach.

Stress-free commutes and city luxuries are easy to come by, with Downtown Milwaukee less than three miles south of Cambridge Heights and plenty of access to public transportation around the neighborhood. General Mitchell International Airport is less than 12 miles south of Cambridge Heights, making air travel plans simple.

Explore the Neighborhood

One of the many biking trails in Cambridge Heights

Riverside Park has several unique features, including a 40-foot climbing wall

The Rotary Centennial Arboretum is great for canoeing, hiking, and snowshoeing

A bicyclist enjoys the Oak Leaf Trail

Beautiful Kern Park is located along the river

Historic Newberry Boulevard was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the late 1800s

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cambridge Heights is $803 for a studio, $882 for one bedroom, $1,186 for two bedrooms, and $1,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge Heights has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $803/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $882/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,186/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,040 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,196/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

62

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

90

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • The Pabst Theater
  • Lincoln Park - Glendale

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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