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

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2621 N 122nd St

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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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. Normandy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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
Normandy VillageRoyal D1BR,1BA$1,350
Synergy at the MayfairOpal 0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,380
2929 on MayfairS1Studio,1BA$1,417
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,430
Underwood StationH2BR,2BA$1,473
Dolphin Square ApartmentsTwo Bed - 2D2BR,1BA$1,495
Mayfair ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,518

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, WI

As of October 28, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living) starting at $2,000 with a $1.69 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
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
Underwood StationH2BR,2BA$1.25
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2CWD2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Lilly Preserve2 Bed 2 Bath Style D32BR,2BA$1.79
1007 N 124th St1007 N 124th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Hidden Lake PreserveThe Blue Spruce Deluxe - 3030 Building A1BR,1BA$1.70
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.69
Normandy VillageRoyal D1BR,1.5BA$1.77
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $1,518.

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 $3,819.

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 4 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 $106 which is $3,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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