
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI Under $1,500 (62 Rentals)


Watertown

Dolphin Square Apartments

The Terrace at Luther Manor

The Regent Senior & The Oxford

Crescent Apartments

Wilshire Manor Apartments
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9150 W Watertown Plank Rd

Element 84

Tosa Village Apartments

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)
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Appleton Gardens

Mayfair Apartments

Six Points Apartments

Heritage West Allis Senior

Longfellow Gardens Apartment Homes

Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+

Woods View Apartments

FIFTY101 Apartments

12850 W Hampton Ave
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92nd Street Commons

Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village

Hawley Ridge Apartments

Greenfield Avenue Apartments

7902 W National Ave

3072 N 49th St

7305 W Hampton Ave

4060 N 73rd St
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117 N 60th St

3500 W Kilbourn Ave
Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wauwatosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Wauwatosa Studio Apartments | $1,562 | $695 | $3,839 |
Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $482 | $4,226 |
Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $650 | $6,500 |
Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $750 | $7,080 |
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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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $482.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,715.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wauwatosa is a 919 square feet unit starting from $1,490 at Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living).
What is the average size for Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wauwatosa is currently 760 sq ft.
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