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7300 W State StWauwatosa, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$900
Greenfield Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
3311 W Juneau Ave. (5 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
240 N 34th St240 N 34th St1BR,1BA$0.39
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$1.05
4348 N 90th St4348 N 90th St3BR,2BA$1.19
3250 N 50th St, Unit 32503250 N 50th St2BR,1BA$1.15
2569 N 61st St, Unit 25692569 N 61st St2BR,1BA$0.92
4552 W Wells St, Unit 64552 W Wells St2BR,1BA$0.98
1513 S 63rd St, Unit 1515 S 63rd St1513 S 63rd St3BR,1BA$1.30
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
Greenfield Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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