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916 Milwaukee Ave

8020 W Becher St
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4175 N 91st St

700 Mansfield Ct

8900 W Plainfield Ave
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2042 Madera St

4215 N 100th St

422 Gascoigne Dr
Waukesha, WI Local Guide

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 | $1,724 | $1,099 | $2,850 |
Waukesha 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,554 | $1,695 | $3,975 |
Waukesha 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,081 | $2,400 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukesha, WI
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025Current 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 | $845 | 39 |
Overlook Farms | $2,050 | $850 | 27 |
Westmoreland Grove | $2,474 | $845 | 90 |
Eastern Waukesha | $3,600 | $530 | 838 |
Cheapest Available Waukesha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at Main Street Plaza Apartments in the Spring Hills neighborhood priced from $1,000. Berkshire Sunset in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,062. 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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Main Street Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Berkshire Sunset | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Springdale Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Hartwell Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukesha area is the $1.20 price per square foot 610 Maple Ave Model at 610 Maple Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Waukesha apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Loft + Den Model at The Glens of Waukesha starting at $1,795 with a $1.25 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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610 Maple Ave, Unit 1 | 610 Maple Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Glens of Waukesha | 1 Bedroom + Loft + Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
625 Shepherd Ct | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Lodge | Dakota | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
926 Blackstone Ave, Unit #3 | 926 Blackstone Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
421 N Greenfield Ave, Unit 1003 Pearl Street | 421 N Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
137 W Newhall Ave, Unit Upper | 137 W Newhall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Broadway Commons Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Loft Side Facing | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Quail Pointe Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Waukesha, WIPopulation: 72,549
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha
What type of rentals are currently available in Waukesha?
There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI with pricing that ranges from $561 to $6,320. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukesha ranging from $840 to $3,975.
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 $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $1,829.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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