Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elm Grove, WI from $800 (27 Rentals)

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15355 W North Ave
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15355 W North AveBrookfield, WI 53005
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2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Bishop's Woods priced from $1,173. Synergy at the Mayfair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,173
Synergy at the MayfairMoonstone 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,314
2929 on MayfairC1Studio,1BA$1,334
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1BA$1,340
Crescent Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,401
Mayfair ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,428
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470
Dolphin Square ApartmentsTwo Bed - 2D2BR,1BA$1,495
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Brookfield ReserveB2s 1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,554

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath (L) Model at The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the A - WEST Model at Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village starting at $1,685 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Mount Mary College 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.
The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (L)2BR,2BA$1.85
Regal Crest West & Regal Crest VillageA - WEST2BR,2BA$1.30
Lilly Preserve2 Bed 2 Bath Style D42BR,2BA$1.63
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2CWD2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Hidden Lake PreserveThe Willow - 3000 Building B1BR,1BA$1.91
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
Dolphin Square ApartmentsTwo Bed - 2A2BR,1BA$1.98
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1.5BA$1.83
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.11
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $1,554.

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 $1,173, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $4,250.

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 11 regular apartments in Elmhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elmhurst?

Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $133 which is $4,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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