Cheap Homes for Rent in the Milwaukee County Zoo Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $800 (13 Rentals)

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2158 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219
property at 2156 S 80th St

$1,395

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2156 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219
property at 2213 S 74th St

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2213 S 74th 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 $980. 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$980
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI

As of July 15, 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
827 S 84th St, Unit 2827 S 84th St2BR,1BA$1.30
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
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.46

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Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 223 Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County Zoo, WI with pricing that ranges from $947 to $7,895. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milwaukee County Zoo ranging from $895 to $3,500.

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 $895 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,839.

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