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

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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West Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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East Building
Studio Apartments

East Building

11220 W Burleigh StWauwatosa, WI 53222

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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regent Senior & The Oxford1Bedroom - Income restricted 30% 551BR,1BA$530
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$960
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,069
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,090
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2CL2BR,2BA$1.08
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
10513 W Hampton Ave, Unit 1051310513 W Hampton Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.00
1748 N 54th St, Unit 1748 upper1748 N 54th St3BR,1BA$1.25
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Lower2BR,2BA$1.15
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,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

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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