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4175 N 91st St
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237 Tenny Ave

1427 S 86th St

422 Gascoigne Dr

307 S 76th St
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834 Harding Ave

503 N Moreland Blvd

1309 Falls Ct

1434 Big Bend Rd

1936 Ruben Dr

130 S Grand Ave

1936 Ruben Dr
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3365 S 113th St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Waukesha?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waukesha 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,129 | $1,099 | $2,850 |
Waukesha 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,519 | $1,650 | $5,750 |
Waukesha 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,999 | $1,900 | $3,700 |
Waukesha 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,724 | $3,450 | $3,998 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukesha, WI
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Waukesha, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waukesha Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Waukesha | $1,810 | $865 | 38 |
Overlook Farms | $2,148 | $850 | 18 |
Westmoreland Grove | $2,497 | $850 | 83 |
Eastern Waukesha | $3,400 | $410 | 862 |
Cheapest Available Waukesha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at 234 W Main St in the Spring Hills neighborhood priced from $1,000. Maple Ave Apartments in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukesha apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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234 W Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
1384 Sunnyridge Road | 1301-8 with garage, W&D/central air | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
1381 Meadowcreek | 2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukesha area is the $1.07 price per square foot 421 N Greenfield Ave Model at 421 N Greenfield Ave, Unit 1003 Pearl Street in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Waukesha apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - Type B Model at River Trail Apartments starting at $1,602 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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421 N Greenfield Ave, Unit 1003 Pearl Street | 421 N Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
River Trail Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - Type B | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
River Park Meadows | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
1384 Sunnyridge Road | 1301-8 with garage, W&D/central air | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Meadows Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Kendal Hills | Floor Plan "B" | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1381 Meadowcreek | 2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Burr Oaks Village Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA LOWER | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha
What type of rentals are currently available in Waukesha?
There are currently 229 Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI with pricing that ranges from $561 to $6,646. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukesha ranging from $840 to $5,750.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waukesha?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waukesha ranges from $840 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,442.
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