Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (55 Rentals)

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9151 W Hawthorne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

9151 W Hawthorne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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WestGlen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Becher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Apartments

7726 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Bluemound Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluemound Village

9102 W Dixon StMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Orchard Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Court

11505 W Orchard CtMilwaukee, WI 53214
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1751 S 115th Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1751 S 115th Ct

1751 S 115th CtMilwaukee, WI 53214

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WestGlen
1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

1624 S 75th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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2232 S 96th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2232 S 96th St

2232 S 96th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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8420 W Greenfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8420 W Greenfield Ave

8420 W Greenfield AveWest Allis, WI 53214
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1601 S 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S 84th St

1601 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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1601-15 S 124th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-15 S 124th Street

1601-15 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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Village View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village View

7300 W State StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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1505 S 124th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 S 124th St

1505 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milwaukee County Zoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milwaukee County Zoo area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Greenfield Avenue Apartments priced from $800. 1601 S 84th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee County Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$800
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,125
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,182
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Glenview Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,300
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County Zoo area is the $1.38 price per square foot 150 S 73rd St Model at 150 S 73rd St, Unit 1 in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Milwaukee County Zoo apartment is the 2-Bed/2-Bath Upper Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee County Zoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
150 S 73rd St, Unit 1150 S 73rd St3BR,1.5BA$1.38
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.23
Glenview Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Harwood ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom in Wauwatosa2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1962 S 92nd St, Unit Cottage1962 S 92nd St1BR,1BA$1.49
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1.70
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.33
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee County Zoo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milwaukee County Zoo is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo?

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo is 1601 S 84th St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo costs $3,485.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukee County Zoo?

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 42 regular apartments in Milwaukee County Zoo 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 Milwaukee County Zoo?

Cheap apartments in Milwaukee County Zoo have an average cost of $198 which is $3,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee County Zoo.

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