Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elm Grove, WI from $800 (26 Rentals)

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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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West Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Building

Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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East Building
Studio Apartments

East Building

11220 W Burleigh StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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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 Brookfield Reserve priced from $1,382. Synergy at the Mayfair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield ReserveA1s Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,382
Synergy at the MayfairJade 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,420
Dolphin Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,435
Underwood StationE2BR,2BA$1,445
Crescent ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$1,446
Normandy VillageJuno F2BR,1BA$1,485
The Flats at Bishop's Woods2 Bedroom/2 Bath (Live/Work Styles Available) -...2BR,2BA$1,495
Mayfair ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,629
2929 on Mayfair1A1BR,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.28 price per square foot C + LOFT WEST Model at Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village in the in the Mount Mary College neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the E Model at Underwood Station starting at $1,445 with a $1.22 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.
Regal Crest West & Regal Crest VillageC + LOFT WEST2BR,2BA$1.28
Underwood StationE2BR,2BA$1.22
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.65
Normandy VillageJuno F2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus2F2BR,2BA$2.09
The Flats at Bishop's Woods2 Bedroom/2 Bath (Live/Work Styles Available) -...2BR,2BA$1.47
1236 N 116th St, Unit 31236 N 116th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Dolphin Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
2929 on Mayfair1A1BR,1BA$2.46
Brookfield ReserveA1s Studio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.37

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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 $1,656.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Synergy at the Mayfair which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $3,747.

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 40 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 $354 which is $3,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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