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724 Hamilton Ave, Unit C
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724 Hamilton Ave, Unit C

724 Hamilton AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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100 E Main St
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James Place
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James Place

131 W BroadwayWaukesha, WI 53186
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101 W Main St
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101 W Main St

101 W Main StWaukesha, WI 53186
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1831 S West Ave
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1831 S West Ave

1831 S West AveWaukesha, WI 53189
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1929 Madera St
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1929 Madera St

1929 Madera StWaukesha, WI 53189
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309 Arlington St
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309 Arlington St

309 Arlington StWaukesha, WI 53186
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240 W Newhall
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240 W Newhall

215-240 W Newhall AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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1909 Madera St
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1909 Madera St

1909 Madera StWaukesha, WI 53189

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Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 22, 2026

There are currently 342 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waukesha, WI neighborhoods that range in price from $490 to $3,466. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waukesha with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Eastern Waukesha292$1,597$490
Westmoreland Grove27$1,395$700
Downtown Waukesha16$1,340$850
Overlook Farms7$1,380$850

Largest Available Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waukesha, WI is found at FOX RIVER PRESERVE in the Spring Hills neighborhood and is 1,270 square feet priced from $1,810. Poplar Creek Town Center has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,195 square feet and currently listed start at $2,226. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waukesha:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
FOX RIVER PRESERVE1 Bedroom 2 Bath_Loft1,270 Sq Ft$1,810
Poplar Creek Town CenterNorthTown - E2 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1,195 Sq Ft$2,226
Springs at MeadowbrookGrand Overlook 1 BR947 Sq Ft$1,805
Main Street Plaza Apartments1 bed River View '01895 Sq Ft$1,575
The Den at Fox Run894 Sq Ft$1,465
Saddle BrookCanterbury880 Sq Ft$1,695
Alta Apartments1E873 Sq Ft$1,895
Riverwalk ApartmentsB864 Sq Ft$1,250
Corners of Brookfield1F1856 Sq Ft$1,873
Clearpoint Apartments1BR/1.0BA830 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waukesha, WI is the 1 Bedroom A Model starting from $622 at Berkshire at Kensington in the Spring Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Waukesha 1 Bedroom is the B Model at Moreland North starting at $885 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waukesha is currently $1,527. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waukesha:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A$622
Moreland NorthB$885
333 Coolidge Ave. (12 Units)1BR/1.0BA$995
Springdale ApartmentsB1 - 1x1$1,125
James Place1 bd/1 ba$1,149
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,225
Riverwalk ApartmentsB$1,250
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$1,255

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Waukesha Overview

Waukesha is located along the Fox River and is a part of the Milwaukee Metropolitan area. Waukesha is a great city for people looking for a small town with all the big city amenities. This region serves as the main destination for tourists from different parts of the globe. 

Why live in Waukesha, WI?

Waukesha is strategically located and can be the best home for both middle and high-class. It is a quiet city with a quaint atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes, especially in the autumn. This is a great fit for families, business owners, as well as single people looking to start their lives in a new city. Compared to other cities in the US, Waukesha has luxury apartments situated close to major bars and restaurants to make your life easier. Most apartments are modernized to suit the needs of most city dwellers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waukesha Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waukesha with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waukesha is at Berkshire at Kensington listed at $622.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waukesha Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waukesha is $1,527.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waukesha Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waukesha is a 1,270 square feet unit starting from $1,810 at FOX RIVER PRESERVE.

What is the average size for Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waukesha is currently 812 sq ft.

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