Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elm Grove, WI from $400 (56 Rentals)

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15355 W North Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

15355 W North Ave

15355 W North AveBrookfield, WI 53005
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6521 Beloit Rd

West AllisWI53219
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1601-15 S 124th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-15 S 124th Street

1601-15 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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16755 W Greenfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

16755 W Greenfield Ave

16755 W Greenfield AveNew Berlin, WI 53151
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1505 S 124th St
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1505 S 124th St

1505 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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1611 S 115th Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 S 115th Court

1611 S 115th CtWest Allis, WI 53214
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Pine Grove Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

17235 W Greenfield AveNew Berlin, WI 53146
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West Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Building

Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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East Building
Studio Apartments

East Building

11220 W Burleigh StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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1751 S 115th Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1751 S 115th Ct

1751 S 115th CtMilwaukee, WI 53214

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Elm Grove, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elm Grove, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenfield Avenue Apartments in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood priced from $900. The Flats at Bishop's Woods in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,038. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenfield Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,038
The Ruby at Brookfield SquareS2Studio,1BA$1,397
Synergy at the MayfairJade 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,420
Dolphin Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,435
Crescent ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$1,491
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1 Bedroom Market (55+)1BR,1BA$1,495
2929 on MayfairC2Studio,1BA$1,535
The Club at Brookfield Hills ApartmentsTerraces - 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Grove, WI

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm Grove area is the $1.77 price per square foot The Crane + Den - 3030 Building A Model at Hidden Lake Preserve in the in the Mount Mary College neighborhood starting from $3,565. The second greatest value Elm Grove apartment is the N + LOFT WEST Model at Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village starting at $2,240 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Mount Mary College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Lake PreserveThe Crane + Den - 3030 Building A2BR,2BA$1.77
Regal Crest West & Regal Crest VillageN + LOFT WEST2BR,2BA$1.23
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.65
The Club at Brookfield Hills ApartmentsTerraces - 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Linx Club at Brookfield Hills Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (K)2BR,2BA$2.04
The Flats at Bishop's Woods2 Bedroom/2 Bath (Live/Work Styles Available)2BR,2BA$1.47
1236 N 116th St, Unit 31236 N 116th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Dolphin Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Greenfield Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Georgetown Square ApartmentsVirginian I - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Getting Around Elm Grove, WI

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elm Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elm Grove is at The Ruby at Brookfield Square listed at $1,397.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Grove Apartment is $900 at Greenfield Avenue Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elm Grove Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elm Grove is starting from $1,246 at The Flats at Bishop's Woods.

What is the most affordable Elm Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elm Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Bishop's Woods and starts from $1,439.

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