Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI from $300 (149 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 to 2 Bedroom 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 Hawley Ridge Apartments in the Far West Side neighborhood priced from $705. 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
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 40% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
ParkviewButler1BR,1BA$945
Lisbon CourtBrickyard1BR,1BA$960
3118-3132 N 76th St2bd rm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $1.28 price per square foot C + LOFT WEST Model at Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village in the in the Mount Mary College neighborhood starting from $2,045. 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.
Regal Crest West & Regal Crest VillageC + LOFT WEST2BR,2BA$1.28
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$1.05
Apple Ridge TownhomesB3BR,1.5BA$1.33
2708 N 40th St, Unit 2608 N 40th2708 N 40th St2BR,1BA$0.85
GrantosaRuby3BR,1.5BA$1.22
2515 N 57th St, Unit 25152515 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.32
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.19
Himount Gardens2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 40% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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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

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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 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 $705 at Hawley Ridge 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 $1,000 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 Parkview and starts from $1,321.

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