Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (62 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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1751 S 115th Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1751 S 115th Ct

1751 S 115th CtMilwaukee, WI 53214

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1732 S 76th St

West AllisWI53214

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WestGlen
1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

1624 S 75th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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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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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 $1,046. 1611 S 115th Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee County Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,046
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1,050
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+Two Bedroom - 60%2BR,1BA$1,071
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,173
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1,225
Heritage West Allis Senior2BD/1BA - Market Rate2BR,1BA$1,301
The RevvS1Studio,1BA$1,324
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Orchard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County Zoo area is the $1.25 price per square foot H Model at Underwood Station in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $1,473. The second greatest value Milwaukee County Zoo apartment is the Floor Plan 2A Model at The Overlook Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.38 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.
Underwood StationH2BR,2BA$1.25
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$1.38
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.11
Serafino Square Luxury Apartments2CWD2BR,1.5BA$1.55
2123 S 108th St, Unit Apt 32123 S 108th St3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Orchard Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1.51
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1.24
1963 S 75th St, Unit Upper1963 S 75th St2BR,1BA$1.65
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.56

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Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI

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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 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 $1,399.

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 $1,046, 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 23 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 $130 which is $3,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukee County Zoo.

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