Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (8 Rentals)

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331 W Main St

WaukeshaWI53186

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Westwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

1701-1713 Elder StWaukesha, WI 53188
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800-820 Delafield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800-820 Delafield St

800-820 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Delafield Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delafield Courtyard

1012-1022 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waukesha area of Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at 234 W Main St priced from $1,000. Berkshire at Kensington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waukesha apartments for rent in Waukesha, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,034
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukesha, WI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukesha area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2E Model at BridgeWalk Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,302. The second greatest value Downtown Waukesha apartment is the cascade2 Model at Mountain Village starting at $1,565 with a $1.57 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.
BridgeWalk Apartments2E2BR,2BA$1.77
Mountain Villagecascade22BR,2BA$1.57
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1.46
Clearpoint Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1.49
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.91
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Berkshire at Kensington1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.80
234 W Main StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Waukesha, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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 Berkshire at Kensington which is listed at $1,034, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha costs $1,899.

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 3 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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