1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI (278 Rentals)

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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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7127 W North Ave
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7127 W North Ave

7127 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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The 2100
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The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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West Building
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West Building

Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222
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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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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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1300 Glenview Pl
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1300 Glenview Pl

1300 Glenview PlWauwatosa, 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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Courtyard Apartments
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Courtyard Apartments

12250 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Grantosa View
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Grantosa View

4330 N 94th StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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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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1412 N 68th St
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1412 N 68th St

1412 N 68th StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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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 1600 Tosa in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood and is 1,003 square feet priced from $1,560. State Street Station in the Jacobus Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 940 square feet and currently listed start at $2,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wauwatosa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1600 TosaB Floorplan1,003 Sq Ft$1,560
State Street Station1I940 Sq Ft$2,095
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,100
The RevvA8850 Sq Ft$1,880
Synergy at the MayfairJet 1 Bed, 1 Bath838 Sq Ft$1,620
Element 84Orchard 5780 Sq Ft$1,575
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA762 Sq Ft$875
Mayfair ReserveA3758 Sq Ft$1,532
The Reef Apartments4-Story Building 1 Bedrooms625 Sq Ft$1,569

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wauwatosa, WI is the 1Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 55 Model starting from $530 at The Regent Senior & The Oxford in the Mount Mary College neighborhood. The second most affordable Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Valley Forge starting at $875 in the Far West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa is currently $1,601. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wauwatosa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 55$530
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA$875
Lisbon CourtBrickyard$960
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio$1,000
Lincoln CrestBuckingham$1,037
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom$1,100
ParkviewRivers Edge$1,190
The Terrace at Luther ManorThe Evanston$1,224
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom$1,325

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Getting Around Wauwatosa, WI

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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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 The Regent Senior & The Oxford listed at $530.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,601.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wauwatosa is a 1,003 square feet unit starting from $1,560 at 1600 Tosa.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wauwatosa is currently 786 sq ft.

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