
Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI Under $1,200 (125 Rentals)


Mayfair Manor

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2571 N Wauwatosa Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Waterfair Apartments

1412 N 68th St 6 unit

The 2100

7127 W North Ave

6101 W Vliet St

Village View

9729 - 9739 W Hampton Ave
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Element 84

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1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex, Unit lower dulex

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

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7429 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

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1611 S 115th Court

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2955 N 66th St, Unit 201, Unit 201
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FIFTY101 Apartments

12850 W Hampton Ave

Lisbon Court

Heritage West Allis Senior

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Himount Gardens

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Appleton Gardens

Parkview

The Landmark of West Allis
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8428 W Lisbon Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

4611 W National Ave

The Berkshire Senior Living

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

2759 N 57th St, Unit 2761

5620 W Beloit Rd, Unit 5620, Unit 5620

2821 N 57th St

7005 W Center St

5662 N 99th St

1248 A South 50th Street, Unit Upper, Unit Upper
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2444 N 55th St

2661-2663-2663 N 56th St

2566 N 40th St

6960 W Appleton Ave

11059 W Hampton Ave

1133 S 62nd St, Unit 2

11049 W Hampton Ave

3438 N 55th St

4175 N 91st St

2841 N 49th St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,376 | $825 | $2,583 |
| Wauwatosa 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,598 | $776 | $3,686 |
| Wauwatosa 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,044 | $650 | $6,120 |
| Wauwatosa 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,529 | $750 | $7,336 |
| Wauwatosa 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,862 | $1,425 | $4,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauwatosa
How much are Studio apartments in Wauwatosa?
There are currently 168 Studio Apartments in Wauwatosa with rent ranges from $825 to $2,583 with an average price of $1,376.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Wauwatosa ranges from $776 to $3,686 with an average monthly rent of $1,598.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Wauwatosa range from $650 to $6,120. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,044.
How expensive are Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 129 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Wauwatosa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $750 to $7,336 - averaging $2,529 for the location.
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