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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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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Elmhurst, Elm Grove, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Waterfair Apartments priced from $990. The Flats at Bishop's Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1BA$1,312
2929 on MayfairC1Studio,1BA$1,446
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470
Dolphin Square ApartmentsTwo Bed - 2D2BR,1BA$1,600
Crescent Apartments1E1BR,1BA$1,699
Mayfair ReserveA31BR,1BA$1,726
Synergy at the MayfairPyrite 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.25 price per square foot C5 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brookfield Reserve in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath (J) Model at The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments starting at $1,924 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookfield ReserveC5 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (J)1BR,1BA$1.75
Dolphin Square ApartmentsTwo Bed - 2D2BR,1BA$1.83
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
Synergy at the MayfairPyrite 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Mayfair ReserveA31BR,1BA$2.28
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1.5BA$1.79
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
2929 on MayfairC1Studio ,1BA$2.44

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Elmhurst, Elm Grove, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmhurst is under $1,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is The Flats at Bishop's Woods which is listed at $1,178, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $11,552.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Elmhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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