Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (16 Rentals)

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800-820 Delafield St
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800-820 Delafield St

800-820 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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1012-1022 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$963
Main Street Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
405 N East Ave. (16 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Kimberly Place Apartments1 BR / 1BA - 630sf 450 Building1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukesha, WI

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukesha area is the $1.42 price per square foot Style FF Model at Woodfield Heights Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Downtown Waukesha apartment is the 431 NW Barstow St Model at 431 NW Barstow St, Unit 4 starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle FF2BR,2BA$1.42
431 NW Barstow St, Unit 4431 NW Barstow St2BR,1BA$1.25
Mountain Villageeverest22BR,1BA$1.66
Clearpoint Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Riverwalk ApartmentsA - Remodel1BR,1BA$1.73
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$1.37
Kimberly Place Apartments1 BR / 1BA - 630sf 450 Building1BR,1BA$1.79
405 N East Ave. (16 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90

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Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI

Ranked #9

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukesha Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukesha is Spring City Crossing which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha costs $1,810.

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Waukesha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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