
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI from $300 (164 Rentals)
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Mayfair Manor

River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes

2259 N 72nd St

2257 N 72nd St

The Terrace at Luther Manor

Normandy Village

Watertown
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Crescent Apartments

6517 Milwaukee Ave

Gallatin Apartments
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Woods View Apartments
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Greenfield Avenue Apartments

5623 W Lapham St

3045-3047 N 39th St.

6410 W National Ave

5309 W Greenfield Ave

6535 W Keefe Ave

7902 W National Ave
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1927 N 36th St

Appleton Gardens

2212-2214 N 48th St.

1521 N 38th St

3148 N 39th St

Lincoln Crest

1523 S 70th St

2545 N 52nd St

8809 W Villard Ave
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Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wauwatosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wauwatosa Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $750 | $3,688 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $482 | $4,220 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $650 | $7,195 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $750 | $6,910 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woods View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Lisbon Court | Brickyard | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
FIFTY101 Apartments | 5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
3118-3132 N 76th St | 2bd rm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Lincoln Crest | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Rivercourt Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Himount Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A | 3718 W Vliet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2049 S 77th St, Unit 2 | 2049 S 77th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2CL | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 2115 | 2115 N 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper | 1748 N 54th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Rivercourt Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
2151 S 85th St, Unit 201 | 2151 S 85th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Himount Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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
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 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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