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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: July 08, 2026

There are currently 311 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waukesha, WI neighborhoods that range in price from $510 to $3,383. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waukesha with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Eastern Waukesha264$1,595$510
Westmoreland Grove27$1,380$510
Downtown Waukesha13$1,300$510
Overlook Farms7$1,340$850

Largest Available Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waukesha, WI is found at Poplar Creek Town Center in the Spring Hills neighborhood and is 1,195 square feet priced from $2,271. The Lodge has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,029 square feet and currently listed start at $1,555. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waukesha:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Poplar Creek Town CenterNorthTown - E2 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1,195 Sq Ft$2,271
The LodgeFernwood1,029 Sq Ft$1,555
BridlewoodOne Bed One Bath950 Sq FtCall for Rates
Whispering Ponds Apartments1 BD / 1 BA Lower895 Sq Ft$1,452
Main Street Plaza Apartments1 bed River View '01895 Sq Ft$1,575
The Den at Fox Run894 Sq Ft$1,465
Springs at MeadowbrookDesigner Overlook 1 BR882 Sq Ft$1,587
Saddle BrookCanterbury880 Sq Ft$1,750
Alta Apartments1E873 Sq Ft$1,895
Monterey ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large864 Sq Ft$1,260

Cheapest Available Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 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 NO VACANTS Model at Moreland North starting at $900 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waukesha is currently $1,588. 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 NorthNO VACANTS$900
449 Dunbar Ave. 7 unit1BR/1.0BA$995
1710 Elder St. (10 Unit)1/1$1,095
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath$1,200
Monterey ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large$1,260
Riverwalk ApartmentsA$1,270
Mountain Villageaspen-1$1,380
Springdale ApartmentsB1 - 1x1$1,395
Whispering Ponds Apartments1 BD / 1 BA Lower$1,452

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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 $1,588.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waukesha is a 1,195 square feet unit starting from $2,271 at Poplar Creek Town Center.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waukesha is currently 818 sq ft.

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