Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $400 (291 Rentals)

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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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101 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

101 W Main St

101 W Main StWaukesha, WI 53186
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Center City Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Ridge View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge View Apartments

212 W North StWaukesha, WI 53188
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East Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Terrace Apartments

801 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Fleetfoot Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fleetfoot Apartments

1303-1307 Fleetfoot DrWaukesha, WI 53186
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Pebble Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Place

2801-2811 N University DrWaukesha, WI 53188
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Eastern Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastern Waukesha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern Waukesha area of Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at Garden Place (55+) priced from $410. GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable Eastern Waukesha apartments for rent in Waukesha, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Place (55+)Studio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$410
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$622
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$800
Bristol Courts Low Income Senior/Family1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$827
Lexington Village Senior Apartments1BD/1BA - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$896
Woodland CourtTopaz1BR,1BA$918
Sunnyslope Estates2 Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$995
234 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Waukesha, WI

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastern Waukesha area is the $1.12 price per square foot Upper Model at Hawthorne Place Apartments in the in the Five Fields neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Eastern Waukesha apartment is the C + LOFT WEST Model at Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village starting at $2,045 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Mount Mary College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Place ApartmentsUpper3BR,2BA$1.12
Regal Crest West & Regal Crest VillageC + LOFT WEST2BR,2BA$1.28
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2C2BR,2BA$1.24
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsC2602X152BR,1.5BA$1.12
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Lower2BR,2BA$1.15
1381 Meadowcreek2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage2BR,1BA$1.20
1236 N 116th St, Unit 31236 N 116th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Howard Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.86
Garden Place (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.21

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Eastern Waukesha, Waukesha, WI

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waukesha. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Eastern Waukesha Neighborhood in Waukesha, WI

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Eastern Waukesha Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastern Waukesha?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern Waukesha is under $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Eastern Waukesha is GARDEN TERRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS which is listed at $622, while the average apartment in Eastern Waukesha costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern 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 77 regular apartments in Eastern 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 Eastern Waukesha?

Cheap apartments in Eastern Waukesha have an average cost of $152 which is $5,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Waukesha.

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