Cheap Apartments for Rent in Germantown, WI from $400 (55 Rentals)

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Beacon Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hills

N113W15397 Francese DrGermantown, WI 53022
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N114W15846 Sylvan Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

N114W15846 Sylvan Cir

N114W15846 Sylvan CirGermantown, WI 53022
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Carriage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hills

W162N11811 Park AveGermantown, WI 53022
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Hillstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillstone Apartments

W140N10565-W140N10595 Fond du Lac AveGermantown, WI 53022
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N88 W14822 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

N88 W14822 Main St

N88 W14822 Main StMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Meadow Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Lane Apartments

N82W13240 Fond du Lac AveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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W165N9080 Hale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

W165N9080 Hale Ave

W165N9080 Hale AveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Messner Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Messner Manor Apartments

N90W17421 Saint Francis DrMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Appleton Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Terrace

N81W15111 Appleton AveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Northwoods Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwoods Apartments

11513 W Brown Deer RdMilwaukee, WI 53224
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Evergreen Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

N83W13702 Fond du Lac AveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Germantown, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Germantown, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS in the River View neighborhood priced from $490. Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+ in the Eastern Waukesha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$490
Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+60% One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Prairie Meadows1B 60% PM2 - 711 SqFt1BR,1BA$1,165
AppletonSunny 1 bedroom with Heat! ****Rent Special!!***1BR,1BA$1,200
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,375
Duet Apartments55B41BR,1BA$1,574
River's CoveY12BR,2BA$1,630
RiverWalk on the FallsPhase 1- 1 Bed 1 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$1,676

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, WI and Nearby

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $2.18 price per square foot E1 Model at River's Cove in the in the Eastern Waukesha neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Hunter's Ridge Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the North Granville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River's CoveE13BR,2BA$2.18
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.60
Duet Apartments55B41BR,1BA$1.99
RiverWalk on the FallsPhase 1- 1 Bed 1 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$2.28
Prairie Meadows1B 60% PM2 - 711 SqFt1BR,1BA$1.64
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Mill Pond Senior Apartments - 55+60% One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment is $490 at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Germantown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Germantown is starting from $1,290 at Prairie Meadows.

What is the most affordable Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Duet Apartments and starts from $2,299.

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