Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elm Grove, WI from $800 (33 Rentals)

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$1,725

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 26

11715 W Diane Dr

WauwatosaWI53226
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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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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Arvada Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arvada Place

10900 W Bluemound RdMilwaukee, 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
Synergy at the MayfairMoonstone 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,200
2929 on MayfairS1Studio,1BA$1,395
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$1,455
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470
Mayfair ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,599
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2F2BR,2BA$1,600
Brookfield ReserveB1s 1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.64 price per square foot H-C1 Model at Caroline Heights Apartments in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $4,310. The second greatest value Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Caroline Heights ApartmentsH-C13BR,2BA$2.64
11611 W Elmhurst Pky, Unit Upper11611 W Elmhurst Pky3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2AWD2BR,2BA$1.58
The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (C)1BR,1BA$2.15
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Brookfield ReserveB1s 1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$2.20
Mayfair ReserveA11BR,1BA$2.57

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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 $1,808.

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 $3,485.

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 24 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 $192 which is $3,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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