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Village View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village View

7300 W State StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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6101 W Vliet St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6101 W Vliet St

6101 W Vliet StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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7127 W North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7127 W North Ave

7127 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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West Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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East Building
Studio Apartments

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11220 W Burleigh StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wauwatosa, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods View Apartments in the National Park neighborhood priced from $850. Valley Forge in the Far West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$960
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,037
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,069
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 3718 W Vliet St Model at 3718 W Vliet St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wauwatosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
2049 S 77th St, Unit 22049 S 77th St3BR,1BA$1.01
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2CL2BR,2BA$1.08
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper1748 N 54th St3BR,1BA$1.25
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
2151 S 85th St, Unit 2012151 S 85th St2BR,1BA$1.26
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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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

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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 Gallatin Apartments listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $850 at Woods View 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 $1,000 at 3118-3132 N 76th St.

What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,050.

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