
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI from $500 with Utilities Included (49 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Waukesha.


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Fox Point Village

Moreland North

Main Street Plaza Apartments

Maple Ave Apartments

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Mountain Village

Willow Creek

Minooka Parkway Estates

Pebble Place

The Meadows Apartments

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The Lodge

Clearwater Apartments

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Kendal Hills

SPRING CITY CROSSING

Fox River Preserve II
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Clearpoint Apartments

The Waukesha Lofts

800-820 Delafield St

Delafield Courtyard

Center City Plaza

101 W Main St

Ridge View Apartments

East Terrace Apartments

Fleetfoot Apartments
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Prairieville Apartments

River Park Apartments

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Quail Pointe Apartment Homes

Ponds of Pewaukee Associates LLC

Milestone Properties

Bridlewood

Poplar Creek Town Center

310-332 Morris St
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Valley Forge Apartments

1384 Sunnyridge Road

1381 Meadowcreek

357 Morris
Waukesha, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waukesha?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $750 | $2,866 |
| Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $558 | $3,060 |
| Waukesha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $850 | $4,940 |
| Waukesha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $988 | $3,912 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaukesha, WI
Ranked #16
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,380.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waukesha?
The cheapest apartment in Waukesha is Berkshire at Kensington which is listed at $622, while the average apartment in Waukesha costs $3,949.
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 73 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 $154 which is $3,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waukesha.
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An Insider's Guide to Apartment Living Near Milwaukee's Four Employer Clusters
Written by: Tim Brown
Having grown up in Milwaukee and lived in Waukesha for several years, I have come to realize that the Milwaukee metro area offers diverse employment and housing opportunities.

A Local Expert's Guide to Milwaukee: Neighborhoods, Traditions, and the Cozy Spirit of Gemütlichkeit
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.

Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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