Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Heights Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $700 (54 Rentals)

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$1,250 - $1,350

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847 Martin St

WaukeshaWI53186

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property at 609 Gascoigne Dr

$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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609 Gascoigne Dr

WaukeshaWI53188
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327 Arlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

327 Arlington St

327 Arlington StWaukesha, WI 53186
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800-820 Delafield St
1 Bedroom Apartments

800-820 Delafield St

800-820 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Delafield Courtyard
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Delafield Courtyard

1012-1022 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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700 E North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

700 E North St

700 E North StWaukesha, WI 53188
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333 Coolidge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

333 Coolidge Ave

333 Coolidge AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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449 Dunbar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

449 Dunbar Ave

449 Dunbar AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Center City Plaza
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Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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101 W Main St
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101 W Main St

101 W Main StWaukesha, WI 53186
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316 Maple Ave
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316 Maple Ave

316 Maple AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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East Terrace Apartments
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East Terrace Apartments

801 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Fleetfoot Apartments
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Fleetfoot Apartments

1303-1307 Fleetfoot DrWaukesha, WI 53186
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Oakland Heights, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland Heights area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Moreland North priced from $885. 343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Oakland Heights apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moreland NorthB1BR,1BA$885
343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$963
Main Street Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
405 N East Ave. (16 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,062
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1,185
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Heights, WI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot Berkshire Model at Overlook Luxury Townhomes in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,784. The second greatest value Oakland Heights apartment is the 148 Frame Ave Model at 148 Frame Ave, Unit 148 starting at $1,675 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook Luxury TownhomesBerkshire2BR,2.5BA$1.78
148 Frame Ave, Unit 148148 Frame Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Mountain Villagebluer-22BR,2BA$1.62
Minooka Parkway EstatesCottonwood2BR,1BA$1.25
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.88
Hartwell Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Moreland NorthB1BR,1BA$1.20
Berkshire Sunset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Spring City Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$1.37
343 W Newhall Ave. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70

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Oakland Heights, Waukesha, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Oakland Heights, Waukesha, and the greater Milwaukee area. 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland Heights is at Main Street Plaza Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Heights Apartment is $885 at Moreland North.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland Heights is starting from $1,156 at Spring City Crossing.

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