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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
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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
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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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Pine Grove Apartments
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Pine Grove Apartments

17235 W Greenfield AveNew Berlin, WI 53146
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The 2100
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The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Elm Grove, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elm Grove, WI is a Studio unit found at Waterfair Apartments in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood priced from $990. 1611 S 115th Court in the West View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1,100
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,182
Synergy at the MayfairJade 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,275
The Regent Senior & The Oxford3 Bedroom - Income Restricted 50%3BR,2BA$1,307
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1BA$1,357
2929 on MayfairS1Studio,1BA$1,388
Willow Brook CourtC2BR,2BA$1,450
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Grove, WI and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Grove area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath + Den (A) Model at Deer Creek Run Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,986. The second greatest value Elm Grove apartment is the 11611 W Elmhurst Pky Model at 11611 W Elmhurst Pky, Unit Upper starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Milwaukee County Zoo 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 + Den (A)2BR,2BA$1.47
11611 W Elmhurst Pky, Unit Upper11611 W Elmhurst Pky3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Georgetown Square ApartmentsWashington - 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.72
Norhardt Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath (2)2BR,2BA$1.74
Norhardt Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath (B1)2BR,1BA$1.57
Willow Brook CourtA22BR,2BA$1.49
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,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 Waterfair Apartments listed at $990.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Grove Apartment is $1,178 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 $1,100 at 1611 S 115th Court.

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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