Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wauwatosa West Allis Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (147 Rentals)

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Valley Square Apartments
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Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Grantosa Crossing
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Grantosa Crossing

4335 N 104th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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West Park Apartments
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West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments
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Lisbon Adlon Apartments

4315 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Cherokee Village
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Cherokee Village

4058 S 43rd StMilwaukee, WI 53220
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Westport Apartments
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Westport Apartments

4232 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3229 S 99th St
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3229 S 99th St

3229 S 99th StMilwaukee, WI 53227
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4215 W Martin Dr
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4215 W Martin Dr

4215 W Martin DrMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wauwatosa West Allis, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa West Allis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wauwatosa West Allis area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) priced from $845. Valley Forge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Wauwatosa West Allis apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$940
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$985
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Toldt Terrace Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Woodland CourtTurquoise1BR,1BA$1,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa West Allis, WI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa West Allis area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Wauwatosa West Allis apartment is the 6107 W Center St Model at 6107 W Center St starting at $1,350 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wauwatosa West Allis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.93
6107 W Center St6107 W Center St2BR,1BA$1.07
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower4114 N Toronto St3BR,1BA$1.29
1457 S 74th St, Unit Upper1457 S 74th St2BR,1BA$1.24
1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex1233 S 87th St2BR,1BA$1.20
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsA2-502X12BR,1BA$1.16
Greenfield Village2 BD 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #18428 W Lisbon Ave1BR,1BA$1.13

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Wauwatosa West Allis, Milwaukee, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wauwatosa West Allis, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wauwatosa West Allis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wauwatosa West Allis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wauwatosa West Allis is under $1,052.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wauwatosa West Allis?

The cheapest apartment in Wauwatosa West Allis is 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Wauwatosa West Allis costs $2,180.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wauwatosa West Allis?

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 63 regular apartments in Wauwatosa West Allis 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 Wauwatosa West Allis?

Cheap apartments in Wauwatosa West Allis have an average cost of $111 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wauwatosa West Allis.

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