1410 N 52nd St

Washington Heights sits on Milwaukee’s west side, with tree-lined residential streets and early-20th-century homes. Its main commercial corridor along North Avenue brings cafés, restaurants, and neighborhood shops within reach, while nearby Wauwatosa and the city center offer additional destinations. Washington Park provides green space, walking paths, and a playground; the surrounding park district also includes the Washington Park Senior Center and a branch library. The area’s historic character shows in its older houses and long-established street grid. Buses connect the neighborhood with other parts of Milwaukee, and cycling and driving are practical ways to get around. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm, with seasonal weather shaping time outdoors. For the Washington Heights neighborhood, median rent is $1,600 per month, with a typical range of $1,050 to $5,670.