Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (52 Rentals)

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9151 W Hawthorne Ave
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9151 W Hawthorne Ave

9151 W Hawthorne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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WestGlen
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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 Bedroom Apartments

Bluemound Village

9102 W Dixon StMilwaukee, 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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1601 S 84th St
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1601 S 84th St

1601 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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8420 W Greenfield Ave
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8420 W Greenfield Ave

8420 W Greenfield AveWest 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 S 124th St

1505 S 124th StNew Berlin, WI 53151
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1611 S 115th Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 S 115th Court

1611 S 115th CtWest Allis, WI 53214
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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 $1,037. Heritage West Allis Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee County Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,037
Heritage West Allis Senior2BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%2BR,1BA$1,298
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,395
Orchard2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1,399
The RevvJR11BR,1BA$1,400
Harwood ApartmentsSpacious 1 bedroom in Wauwatosa1BR,1BA$1,415
Dolphin Square ApartmentsOne Bed - 1A1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County Zoo area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2049 S 77th St Model at 2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 in the in the West View neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Milwaukee County Zoo apartment is the Floor Plan 2CL Model at The Overlook Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Jacobus Park 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.
2049 S 77th St, Unit 22049 S 77th St3BR,1BA$1.01
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2CL2BR,2BA$1.08
1460 S 77th St, Unit Lower1460 S 77th St3BR,1BA$1.27
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.65
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2EWD2BR,1.5BA$1.50
2151 S 85th St, Unit 2012151 S 85th St2BR,1BA$1.26
Hawthorne Terrace ApartmentsC1-2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.75
Orchard2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.65
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.65
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo?

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo is Lincoln Crest which is listed at $1,037, while the average apartment in Milwaukee County Zoo costs $2,620.

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 13 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 $329 which is $2,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee County Zoo.

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