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Mayfair Manor

Village View

6101 W Vliet St

7127 W North Ave

3500 W Kilbourn Ave

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

The Landmark of West Allis

7202 W Becher St

3435 W Kilbourn Ave
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240 N 34th St

1437 S 81st St

Woods View Apartments

3123-23A N 37th St

Greenfield Avenue Apartments

4611 W National Ave

5324 Beloit Rd

502 N 39th St

3128 N 38th St

2935 N 57th St
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9104 W Lincoln Ave

Himount Gardens

311 N 40th St

7128 W Appleton Ave

Lisbon Court

3260 N 49th St

4905 W National Ave

Parkview

3431 W Kilbourn Ave

4927 W National Ave, Unit 2
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2403 N 35th St

2875 N 50th St

5773 N 94th St

FIFTY101 Apartments

2809 N 40th St

12850 W Hampton Ave

Mayfair Apartments

Hawley Ridge Apartments

2577 N 52nd St

2904 N 55th St
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6920 W Center St

2020 S 82nd St, Unit 3

2020 S 82nd St

1817-1819-1819 N 36th St

3312 W Mt Vernon Ave

7710 W Keefe Ave

1611 S 115th Court

Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village

336 S 66th St

Lincoln Crest
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wauwatosa Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $695 | $2,449 |
| Cheap Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $465 | $5,345 |
| Cheap Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $650 | $7,245 |
| Cheap Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $750 | $6,910 |
| Cheap Wauwatosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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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 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit in the National Park neighborhood priced from $795. Valley Forge in the Far West Side 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Himount Gardens | 1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Greenfield Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 3311 W Juneau Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| FIFTY101 Apartments | 5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hawley Ridge Apartments | HAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $0.39 price per square foot 240 N 34th St Model at 240 N 34th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $735. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,575 with a $1.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 N 34th St | 240 N 34th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 4348 N 90th St | 4348 N 90th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 3250 N 50th St, Unit 3250 | 3250 N 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 2569 N 61st St, Unit 2569 | 2569 N 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1513 S 63rd St, Unit 1515 S 63rd St | 1513 S 63rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Greenfield Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 Synergy at the Mayfair listed at $1,314.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $795 at 5302 W Burnham St. 6 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 $995 at 3311 W Juneau Ave. (5 Unit).
What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Bishop's Woods and starts from $1,620.
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