Cheap Homes for Rent in Waukesha County, WI from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Waukesha County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukesha County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire at Kensington in the Spring Hills neighborhood priced from $622. Bristol Courts Low Income Senior/Family in the Eastern Waukesha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $827. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukesha County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$622
Bristol Courts Low Income Senior/Family1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$827
Moreland NorthNO VACANTS1BR,1BA$900
Oconomowoc School Apartments1x1-1131BR,1BA$935
Main Street Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha County, WI

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waukesha County area is the $1.12 price per square foot Upper Unit Model at Hawthorne Place Apartments in the in the Five Fields neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Waukesha County apartment is the N58W23983 Hastings Ct Model at N58W23983 Hastings Ct, Unit 801 starting at $1,495 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Eastern Waukesha neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukesha County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Place ApartmentsUpper Unit3BR,2BA$1.12
N58W23983 Hastings Ct, Unit 801N58W23983 Hastings Ct2BR,2BA$1.20
Maple Court ApartmentsCondo - Upper2BR,2BA$1.29
Milestone Properties2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.29
WOODVIEW SENIOR2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Pinewood CreekWillow2BR,2BA$1.33
Whitman Park ApartmentsA-Den2BR,1BA$1.35
Colonial Manor 224 Hill Court2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1.25
Oconomowoc School Apartments1x1-1131BR,1BA$1.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha County

What type of rentals are currently available in Waukesha County?

There are currently 599 Apartments for Rent in Waukesha County, WI with pricing that ranges from $510 to $7,895. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukesha County ranging from $1,065 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waukesha County ranges from $1,065 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,584.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waukesha County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waukesha County range from $822 to $7,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $3,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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