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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Heat included
  • Picnic tables
  • Large bedrooms
  • Picnic table
  • Built-in cabinetry
  • Hardwood flooring throughout

Location

2957 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA|Cambridge Heights
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WIECHMANN ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED

Leasing office

(414) 961-2002

Property Overview

The Riviera Apartments is highly rated with a Zumper score of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its excellent balance of price, amenities, and location, each scoring 9 out of 10. Featuring large bedrooms, built-in cabinetry, and hardwood flooring, the property stands out for its premier amenities and pet-friendly outdoor spaces. With strong trustworthiness and a solid quality rating, it offers a compelling option for renters seeking a supportive living environment close to essential services and top-rated schools.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Riviera Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Riviera Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath600 sqft$939–$949 /mo2 units available2977 N. Bartlett Ave. currently has one studio apartment available for move-in March 1st This second story unit has hardwood flooring throughout, built-in cabinetry and crown molding, a formal dining room that is large enough to fit a queen-sized mattress, and a cozy kitchen. There's even a large closet! This property is one of three sister buildings which have courtyards between them, one garden courtyard and one grassy courtyard with a picnic table and room to grill. Located one block south and west of UWM's Kenwood campus, this property is one block away from Noodles, Qdoba, Jimmy John’s, Oakland Gyros, Cousins, Subway, and Walgreens. There is on-site coin-operated laundry. Monthly rent for these gems is $949, heat included. [pet-friendly with restrictions- please inquire] Here is a video tour of a sample unit with an identical floor plan: https drive google com file d 1RLkRk6FRSeM_hWWtsQtkhhsJqZBYAflm view?usp=drive_link
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,399 /mo1 unit available2957 N. Bartlett Ave. currently has TWO remaining two-bedroom units available ASAP & Spring '26. These gorgeous corner apartments have hardwood flooring throughout, beautiful natural wood work in the built-in cabinetry and crown molding, a small formal dining room, full-sized appliances in the kitchen, and large bedrooms with deep closets. Both bedrooms are equally-sized. This property is one of three sister buildings which have courtyards between them, one garden courtyard and one grassy courtyard with picnic tables. Located one block south and west of UWM's Kenwood campus, this property is one block away from Noodles, Qdoba, and Jimmy John's to the north and Oakland Gyros, Cousins, Subway, and Walgreens to the south. Monthly rent is $1399-$1459, heat included. [pet-friendly with restrictions- please inquire] Here is a video tour of THIS unit: https drive google com file d 1RckSjSjyBkRH8_bA2oB3ZlGZ2CDJFVNR view?usp=drive_link

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Amenities for The Riviera Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatFormal Dining Room
Hardwood FloorHeat Included
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Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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About The Riviera Apartments

HomeApartments in MilwaukeeCambridge Heights The Riviera Apartments

2977 N. Bartlett Ave. currently has one studio apartment available for move-in March 1st This second story unit has hardwood flooring throughout, built-in cabinetry and crown molding, a formal dining room that is large enough to fit a queen-sized mattress, and a cozy kitchen. There's even a large closet! This property is one of three sister buildings which have courtyards between them, one garden courtyard and one grassy courtyard with a picnic table and room to grill. Located one block south and west of UWM's Kenwood campus, this property is one block away from Noodles, Qdoba, Jimmy John’s, Oakland Gyros, Cousins, Subway, and Walgreens. There is on-site coin-operated laundry. Monthly rent for these gems is $949, heat included. [pet-friendly with restrictions- please inquire] Here is a video tour of a sample unit with an identical floor plan: https drive google com file d 1RLkRk6FRSeM_hWWtsQtkhhsJqZBYAflm view?usp=drive_link


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Riviera Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Riviera Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Riviera Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Riviera Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Riviera Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Riviera Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Riviera Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The Riviera Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Riviera Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Riviera Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 185 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Cambridge Heights

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Riviera Apartments to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Cambridge Heights.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Cambridge Heights
Milwaukee
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukee
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$997
March 2024$1,041
April 2024$1,012
May 2024$1,009
June 2024$1,014
July 2024$1,023
August 2024$1,040
September 2024$1,045
October 2024$1,035
November 2024$1,049
December 2024$1,002
January 2025$998
February 2025$998
March 2025$1,000
April 2025$1,057
May 2025$1,081
June 2025$1,097
July 2025$1,119
August 2025$1,144
September 2025$1,116
October 2025$1,099
November 2025$1,091
December 2025$1,095
January 2026$1,103
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge Heights
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$995
March 2024$973
April 2024$986
May 2024$955
June 2024$963
July 2024$950
September 2024$950
November 2024$950
December 2024$950
January 2025$950
February 2025$977
March 2025$990
April 2025$995
May 2025$973
June 2025$968
July 2025$950
August 2025$968
September 2025$968
October 2025$956
November 2025$984
December 2025$1,029
January 2026$1,018

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Schools near The Riviera Apartments

Hartford Avenue Elementary School

2227 e hartford ave

milwaukee, WI, 53211

PK, K-8Public
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Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 w wisconsin ave

milwaukee, WI, 53233

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Neighborhood

Cambridge Heights | Milwaukee, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Milwaukee near 2957 N Bartlett Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 2957 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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