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8329 W North Ave, Unit 3
$825

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8329 W North Ave, Unit 3

8329 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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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
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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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Dearbourn Townhomes
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Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Gallatin Apartments
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Gallatin Apartments

2515 N Wauwatosa AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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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 7708 W National Ave 16 unit in the West View neighborhood priced from $845. Beloit Road Apartments in the National Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Beloit Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
2675 N 52nd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$910
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$940
935-937 N 37th St. (14 unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1 Bedroom - Income Restricted 50% (55+)1BR,1BA$977
Deer Trail Apartments2bd 1.5ba2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1844 N 59th St Model at 1844 N 59th St, Unit 1844 N 59th St in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 3744 W Miller Ln Model at 3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper starting at $1,500 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the National Park 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.
1844 N 59th St, Unit 1844 N 59th St1844 N 59th St2BR,1.5BA$0.68
3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper3744 W Miller Ln3BR,1BA$0.83
212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower212 N 63rd St2BR,1.5BA$0.97
6009 W Lapham St, Unit 60096009 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.92
3164 N 55th St, Unit Upper Unit3164 N 55th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
2231 N 41st St2231 N 41st St3BR,1BA$1.14
3330 W McKinley Blvd, Unit 2 BR Lower Flat3330 W McKinley Blvd2BR,1BA$1.14
1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower1134 N 44th St2BR,1BA$1.00
9219 W Adler St, Unit 9219A9219 W Adler St1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 Waterfair Apartments listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $845 at 7708 W National Ave 16 unit.

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 $910 at 2675 N 52nd St.

What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivercourt Apartments and starts from $1,359.

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