Cheap Homes for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $850 (11 Rentals)

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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 7708 W National Ave 16 unit priced from $895. Waterfair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee County Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$1,025
608 N 90th St1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1,095
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1,100
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County Zoo area is the $1.52 price per square foot 7352 Harwood Ave Model at 7352 Harwood Ave, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Jacobus Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Milwaukee County Zoo apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Honey Lane starting at $1,765 with a $1.55 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.
7352 Harwood Ave, Unit Upper Unit7352 Harwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
Honey Lane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.25
11629 W Watertown Plank Rd, Unit 111629 W Watertown Plank Rd2BR,1BA$1.27
Lincoln CrestAshford2BR,1.5BA$1.49
9203 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 29203 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
9219 W Adler St, Unit 9219A9219 W Adler St1BR,1BA$1.20
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee County Zoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Milwaukee County Zoo?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,628. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County Zoo ranging from $850 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Milwaukee County Zoo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milwaukee County Zoo ranges from $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,039.

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