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7127 W North Ave
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7127 W North Ave

7127 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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2675 N 70th St
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2675 N 70th St

2675 N 70th StWauwatosa, WI 53213

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1412 N 68th St
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1412 N 68th St

1412 N 68th StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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7254 W Center St
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7254 W Center St

7254 W Center StWauwatosa, WI 53210
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7420 W Center St
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7420 W Center St

7420 W Center StWauwatosa, WI 53210
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8303 W North Ave
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8303 W North Ave

8303 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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1300 Glenview Pl
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1300 Glenview Pl

1300 Glenview PlWauwatosa, WI 53213
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Village View
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Village View

7300 W State StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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6101 W Vliet St
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6101 W Vliet St

6101 W Vliet StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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The 2100
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The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Courtyard Apartments
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Courtyard Apartments

12250 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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The Willows
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The Willows

2520 N 124th StWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Greek Orthodox Manor
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Greek Orthodox Manor

9440 W Congress StWauwatosa, WI 53225
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Grantosa View
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Grantosa View

4330 N 94th StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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Nikolai Manor
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Nikolai Manor

11828 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

Largest Available Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wauwatosa, WI is found at Element 84 in the White Manor neighborhood and is 1,085 square feet priced from $1,865. 1600 Tosa in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,003 square feet and currently listed start at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wauwatosa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Element 84Mitchell 71,085 Sq Ft$1,865
1600 TosaB Floorplan1,003 Sq Ft$1,600
Hawthorne Terrace ApartmentsB6-1B/1B950 Sq Ft$1,642
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,100
Hidden Lake PreserveThe Willow - 3000 Building B860 Sq Ft$1,645
The RevvA8850 Sq Ft$1,815
Wilshire Manor Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath Loft850 Sq Ft$1,525
Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus1H1842 Sq Ft$2,127
The Reef Apartments4-Story Building 1 Bedrooms839 Sq Ft$1,506

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wauwatosa, WI is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $795 at 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit in the National Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Valley Forge starting at $895 in the Far West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa is currently $1,627. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wauwatosa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA$795
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA$895
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen$900
Greenfield Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom$900
4611 W National Ave1x1$925
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio$1,000
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath$1,035
Lincoln CrestBuckingham$1,111

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wauwatosa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wauwatosa is at 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,627.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wauwatosa is a 1,085 square feet unit starting from $1,865 at Element 84.

What is the average size for Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wauwatosa is currently 2,261 sq ft.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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