Cheap Apartments for Rent in Germantown, WI from $400 (38 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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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
Senior Living
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Messner Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Messner Manor Apartments

N90W17421 Saint Francis DrMenomonee Falls, WI 53051
Senior Living
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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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Germantown, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Meetinghouse in the River View neighborhood priced from $958. 328 Prairie Meadows II - III Senior Living Apartments in the Eastern Waukesha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$958
328 Prairie Meadows II - III Senior Living Apartments2 BD/1Bath - 50%-PM22BR,1BA$1,196
Appleton Place Associates, LLCAppleton Place 1 Bedroom Loft - Menomonee Falls1BR,1BA$1,285
Wyndham Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1,299
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,375
Duet Apartments55A3Studio,1BA$1,449
RiverWalk on the FallsPhase 1- 1 Bed 1 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$1,619
River's CoveY12BR,2BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, WI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Hunter's Ridge Apartments in the in the North Granville neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the Y1 Model at River's Cove starting at $1,725 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Eastern Waukesha 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.
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
River's CoveY12BR,2BA$1.82
328 Prairie Meadows II - III Senior Living Apartments2B 60% - PM2-9192BR,1BA$1.40
Wyndham Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Open Concept2BR,1BA$1.63
Appleton Place Associates, LLCAppleton Place 1 Bedroom Loft - Menomonee Falls1BR,1BA$1.61
RiverWalk on the FallsPhase 1- 1 Bed 1 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$2.21
MeetinghouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Duet Apartments55A3Studio ,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Germantown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Germantown is at Duet Apartments listed at $1,449.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment is $958 at Meetinghouse.

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 $1,196 at 328 Prairie Meadows II - III Senior Living Apartments.

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 $2,429.

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