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8130 W North Ave, Unit 3
$1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

8130 W North Ave, Unit 3

8130 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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Village View
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1412 N 68th St

1412 N 68th StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Gallatin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gallatin Apartments

2515 N Wauwatosa AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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property at 5324 Beloit Rd

$795 - $895

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5324 Beloit Rd

West MilwaukeeWI53214

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property at 2146 N 35th St

$850 - $925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2146 N 35th St

MilwaukeeWI53208

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Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wauwatosa, WI is a Studio unit found at 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit in the West Side neighborhood priced from $695. Valley Forge Apartments in the Far West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - 50% Median County Income1BR,1BA$975
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 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.
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.93
2542-2544 N 51st St, Unit 2542 N 51st St2542-2544 N 51st St3BR,1BA$0.98
1302 N 70th St, Unit Wauwatosa Village Duplex1302 N 70th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
5825 N 76th St, Unit B5825 N 76th St2BR,1BA$1.09
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
4051 N 48th St, Unit Lower level4051 N 48th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
4226 W Highland Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.99

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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 4226 W Highland Blvd listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $925 at Valley Forge 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 $1,069 at Rivercourt Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Regent Senior & The Oxford and starts from $1,307.

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