Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elm Grove, WI from $875 (35 Rentals)

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property at 13360 W Bluemound Rd
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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13360 W Bluemound Rd, Unit 2

13360 W Bluemound Rd
Elm GroveWI53122
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property at 15240 Marilyn Dr
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350
Total Monthly Price$2,350
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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15240 Marilyn Dr

Elm GroveWI53122

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11827 W North Ave
$1,325 - $1,475

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Base Rent$1,325 - $1,475
Total Monthly Price$1,325 - $1,475
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

11827 W North Ave

11827 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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property at 10133 Fisher W Pkwy
$2,395

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Base Rent$2,395
Total Monthly Price$2,395
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 15

10133 Fisher W Pkwy

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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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 $1,025. 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$1,025
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$1,280
2929 on MayfairS1Studio,1BA$1,362
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$1,425
Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus1AStudio,1BA$1,461
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470
Synergy at the MayfairTopaz 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1317 N 116th St Model at 1317 N 116th St, Unit 3 Beds 1.5 Baths - Lower Unit Duplex in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath (J) Model at The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments starting at $2,326 with a $1.76 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.
1317 N 116th St, Unit 3 Beds 1.5 Baths - Lower Unit Duplex1317 N 116th St3BR,1.5BA$1.54
The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (J)2BR,2BA$1.76
11629 W Watertown Plank Rd, Unit 111629 W Watertown Plank Rd2BR,1BA$1.27
Lilly Preserve2 Bed 2 Bath Style D32BR,2BA$1.98
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
Normandy VillageRoyal C1BR,1.5BA$1.75
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Crescent Apartments1F1BR,1BA$2.25
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$2.16

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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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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 $1,555.

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 $1,805.

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 7 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 $146 which is $1,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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