
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $800 (21 Rentals)


292 W Main St

Moreland North

River Park Apartments

Berkshire at Kensington

The PaDDS Senior Living
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West Grove on the Lake
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Hartwell Place Apartments
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Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waukesha Studio Apartments | $1,252 | $700 | $1,862 |
Downtown Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $800 | $3,013 |
Downtown Waukesha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $950 | $3,749 |
Downtown Waukesha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,690 | $3,386 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood in Waukesha, WI
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukesha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Waukesha is under $1,435.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukesha is Berkshire at Kensington which is listed at $1,034, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha costs $2,827.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Waukesha?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Waukesha have an average cost of $165 which is $2,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waukesha.
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