
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Waukesha area of Waukesha.


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Spring City Crossing

Main Street Plaza Apartments

Westwood Apartments

327 Arlington St. (7 Unit)
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800-820 Delafield St

Delafield Courtyard

700 E North St. (10 Unit)

343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit)

449 Dunbar Ave. 7 unit

417 N Washington Ave 8 family

405 N East Ave. (16 Unit)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waukesha Studio Apartments | $1,151 | $1,025 | $1,475 |
| Downtown Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $623 | $2,460 |
| Downtown Waukesha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $1,095 | $3,618 |
| Downtown Waukesha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,338 | $4,469 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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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 327 Arlington St. (7 Unit) priced from $845. 343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waukesha apartments for rent in Waukesha, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 Arlington St. (7 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Spring City Crossing | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| 417 N Washington Ave 8 family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Main Street Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukesha, WI
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukesha area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2D Model at BridgeWalk Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,246. The second greatest value Downtown Waukesha apartment is the Style AA Model at Woodfield Heights Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BridgeWalk Apartments | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Woodfield Heights Apartments | Style AA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Berkshire at Kensington | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| West Grove on the Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath Grove (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Hillside Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Spring City Crossing | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 417 N Washington Ave 8 family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukesha is 327 Arlington St. (7 Unit) which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha costs $1,755.
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 5 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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