
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,183 | $1,100 | $1,475 |
Downtown Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $622 | $2,691 |
Downtown Waukesha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,090 | $3,914 |
Downtown Waukesha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,338 | $3,812 |
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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 417 N Washington Ave 8 family priced from $995. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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417 N Washington Ave 8 family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Main Street Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Berkshire at Kensington | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1,246 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukesha, WI
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukesha area is the $0.87 price per square foot 926 Blackstone Ave Model at 926 Blackstone Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Downtown Waukesha apartment is the 2D Model at BridgeWalk Apartments starting at $2,223 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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926 Blackstone Ave, Unit #3 | 926 Blackstone Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
BridgeWalk Apartments | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
421 N Greenfield Ave, Unit 1003 Pearl Street | 421 N Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Woodfield Heights Apartments | Style BB | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
137 W Newhall Ave, Unit Upper | 137 W Newhall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Mountain Village | everest2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Berkshire at Kensington | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
417 N Washington Ave 8 family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI
Ranked #11
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukesha is 417 N Washington Ave 8 family which is listed at $995, 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.
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 $196 which is $1,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waukesha.
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