
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI from $776 (61 Rentals)


12126 W Bluemound Rd, Unit 8

11828 W North Ave, Unit 8

11205 W Bluemound Rd, Unit 101

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8201 W North Ave

7900 Harwood Ave, Unit 203

7900 Harwood Ave, Unit 207

Normandy Village

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6101 W Vliet St

7127 W North Ave

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222 N 73rd St

The Berkshire Senior Living

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8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

2146 N 35th St

The Landmark of West Allis

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2103 S 71st St

4611 W National Ave

Appleton Gardens

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Himount Gardens

653 S 69th St, Unit D

Parkside Pool Apartments

Heritage West Allis Senior

Lisbon Court

FIFTY101 Apartments
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12850 W Hampton Ave

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Mayfair Apartments

SoNa Lofts

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Grantosa Crossing

4215 W Martin Dr

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

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Lover's Lane Apartments

WestGlen

3030 - 3036 N 70th St

1601 S 84th St

2232 S 96th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wauwatosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $825 | $2,505 |
| Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $776 | $3,686 |
| Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $650 | $6,120 |
| Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $750 | $7,336 |
| Wauwatosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,425 | $4,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wauwatosa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wauwatosa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wauwatosa is at Valley Forge Apartments listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $925 at Valley Forge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa is starting from $925 at Valley Forge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Forge Apartments and starts from $925.
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