
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI from $300 (159 Rentals)
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Mayfair Manor

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The Terrace at Luther Manor

Underwood Station

Normandy Village

Watertown

Crescent Apartments
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5623 W Lapham St
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3045-3047 N 39th St.

5309 W Greenfield Ave

3139 N 44th St

6410 W National Ave

6535 W Keefe Ave

7902 W National Ave

1927 N 36th St

Appleton Gardens
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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

4962 W Medford 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 | $1,547 | $750 | $3,688 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $482 | $4,215 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $650 | $7,195 |
Cheap Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $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 The Regent Senior & The Oxford in the Mount Mary College neighborhood priced from $530. 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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The Regent Senior & The Oxford | 1Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 55 | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
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 |
Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Rivercourt Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Lincoln Crest | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Himount Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI
As of July 29, 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 |
The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2CL | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 2115 | 2115 N 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
10513 W Hampton Ave, Unit 10513 | 10513 W Hampton Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper | 1748 N 54th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Central Park Apartments | 2-Bed/2-Bath Lower | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Rivercourt Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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
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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 $530 at The Regent Senior & The Oxford.
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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