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Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukesha, WI

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Overlook Farms$1,315$86515
Downtown Waukesha$2,802$86563
Westmoreland Grove$2,852$85051
Eastern Waukesha$6,000$482621

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. Berkshire at Kensington in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukesha apartments for rent:

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
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1,195
1381 Meadowcreek2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Waukesha apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 625 Shepherd Ct starting at $2,100 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Place ApartmentsUpper3BR,2BA$1.12
625 Shepherd Ct2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.46
919 Arcadian Ave, Unit 919 Arcadian Avenue919 Arcadian Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.42
River Park Meadows2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.38
357 Morris2 bd 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.45
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath D2BR,2BA$1.37
Hartwell Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
1381 Meadowcreek2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage2BR,1BA$1.20
Burr Oaks Village Apartments2 BD / 1 BA UPPER2BR,1BA$1.39
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha

What type of rentals are currently available in Waukesha?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $7,052. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukesha ranging from $835 to $4,798.

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 $835 to $4,798 with an average monthly rent of $2,524.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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