Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (82 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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Orchard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard

1500 S 116th StMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Harwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harwood Apartments

7900 W Harwood AveMilwaukee, WI 53213
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1954 S 82nd St, Unit 1
$1,000
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1954 S 82nd St, Unit 1

1954 S 82nd StWest Allis, WI 53219
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933 Glenview Ave, Unit #3
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 5

933 Glenview Ave, Unit #3

933 Glenview AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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property at 1538 S 73rd St

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1538 S 73rd St

West AllisWI53214

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property at 2158 S 80th St

$1,375

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$1,375
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2158 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219
property at 2156 S 80th St

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 2

2156 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219

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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 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Crest priced from $937. Waterfair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee County Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$937
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1,100
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,125
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+Two Bedroom - 50%2BR,1BA$1,136
The Flats at Bishop's Woods2 Bedroom/1 - 2 Bath AVAILABLE 50% to 70% - Inc...2BR,1BA$1,169
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County Zoo area is the $1.23 price per square foot 8344 Portland Ave Model at 8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Milwaukee County Zoo apartment is the 1933 S 124th St Model at 1933 S 124th St, Unit 1933 starting at $1,799 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West View 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.
8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave8344 Portland Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
1933 S 124th St, Unit 19331933 S 124th St2BR,1BA$1.58
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.25
9011 W Adler St, Unit 9011 W Ader St9011 W Adler St2BR,1BA$1.60
936 S 77th St, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath936 S 77th St1BR,1BA$1.60
938 S 77th St, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath938 S 77th St1BR,1BA$1.46
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.39

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Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI

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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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo is Lincoln Crest which is listed at $937, while the average apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo costs $3,542.

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 21 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 $176 which is $3,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee County Zoo.

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