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847 Martin St

WaukeshaWI53186

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800-820 Delafield St
1 Bedroom Apartments

800-820 Delafield St

800-820 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Delafield Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delafield Courtyard

1012-1022 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Center City Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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101 W Main St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 W Main St

101 W Main StWaukesha, WI 53186
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Ridge View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge View Apartments

212 W North StWaukesha, WI 53188
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310-332 Morris St
2 Bedroom Apartments

310-332 Morris St

310-332 Morris StPewaukee, WI 53072
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Waukesha, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukesha, WI

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Waukesha, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waukesha Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Waukesha$1,900$60051
Overlook Farms$2,325$62327
Westmoreland Grove$2,347$600107
Eastern Waukesha$3,800$5321117

Cheapest Available Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukesha, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring City Crossing in the Spring Hills neighborhood priced from $963. Main Street Plaza Apartments in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukesha apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$963
Main Street Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,062
1710 Elder St. (10 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1,095
Mountain Villageshasta-sStudio,1BA$1,135
West Grove on the Lake1 Bed 1 Bath Grove (A2)1BR,1BA$1,160
The Meadows ApartmentsPalm Courtside1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waukesha area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1113 A Model at Hawthorne Place Apartments in the in the Five Fields neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Waukesha apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Loft Side Facing Model at Broadway Commons Apartment Homes starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Place Apartments1113 A2BR,2BA$1.35
Broadway Commons Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/2 Bath Loft Side Facing2BR,2BA$1.33
Milestone Properties2/22BR,2BA$1.38
Whispering Ponds Apartments2 BD / 2 BA Interior Lower2BR,2BA$1.41
1381 Meadowcreek2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage2BR,1BA$1.38
431 NW Barstow St, Unit 4431 NW Barstow St2BR,1BA$1.35
Hartwell Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1.37
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 Cheap Waukesha Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waukesha?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waukesha is under $1,255.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waukesha?

The cheapest apartment in Waukesha is Spring City Crossing which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in Waukesha costs $2,593.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waukesha?

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 65 regular apartments in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?

Cheap apartments in Waukesha have an average cost of $213 which is $2,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waukesha.

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