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Sunnyslope Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Apartments

1501 S Sunnyslope RdNew Berlin, WI 53151
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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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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 S 124th St

1505 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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Pine Grove Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

17235 W Greenfield AveNew Berlin, WI 53146
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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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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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 Studio unit found at The Waterfair in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood priced from $890. 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 $1,173. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaterfairA6Studio,1BA$890
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,173
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,182
CarriagewayA1BR,1BA$1,265
Normandy VillageRoyal D1BR,1BA$1,275
Synergy at the MayfairMoonstone 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,275
The Regent Senior & The Oxford3 Bedroom - Income Restricted 50%3BR,2BA$1,307
Willow Brook GreensG1BR,1BA$1,395
Orchard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1,399
2929 on MayfairS1Studio,1BA$1,403

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Grove, WI

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Grove area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Lower (A) Model at Deer Creek Run Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,773. The second greatest value Elm Grove apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Style D4 Model at Lilly Preserve starting at $1,929 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Capitol Drive Garden Acres 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.
Deer Creek Run Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath Lower (A)2BR,2BA$1.48
Lilly Preserve2 Bed 2 Bath Style D42BR,2BA$1.69
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2AWD2BR,2BA$1.58
Willow Brook CourtC2BR,2BA$1.54
Willow Brook GreensG1BR,1BA$1.57
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
Normandy VillageRoyal D1BR,1.5BA$1.67
CarriagewayA1BR,1BA$1.69
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.66
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 Waterfair listed at $890.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Grove Apartment is $1,173 at The Flats at Bishop's Woods.

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 $1,215 at The Waterfair.

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 Regent Senior & The Oxford and starts from $1,307.

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