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property at 6324 W Girard Ave

$795 - $1,595

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6324 W Girard Ave

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property at 2578 N 52nd St

$1,000

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2578 N 52nd St

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property at 1310A N Hawley Rd

$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1310A N Hawley Rd

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 1 Bed unit found at 4518-4526 W. Burleigh St. (12 Unit) in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood priced from $845. 7708 W National Ave 16 unit in the West View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4518-4526 W. Burleigh St. (12 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2675 N 52nd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$910
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
7731 W Hampton Ave. (8 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of July 26, 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 3250 N 50th St Model at 3250 N 50th St, Unit 3250 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor 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
3250 N 50th St, Unit 32503250 N 50th St2BR,1BA$1.08
2330 N 45th St, Unit Upper2330 N 45th St4BR,1BA$1.17
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
2722 N 45th St, Unit A2722 N 45th St2BR,1BA$1.00
4254 N 91st St, Unit Goeldner properties4254 N 91st St1BR,1BA$1.00
7731 W Hampton Ave. (8 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
5130 N 85th St5130 N 85th St2BR,1BA$1.19
4518-4526 W. Burleigh St. (12 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauwatosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Wauwatosa?

There are currently 855 Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $9,626. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wauwatosa ranging from $795 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wauwatosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wauwatosa ranges from $795 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,610.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wauwatosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wauwatosa range from $800 to $7,716, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,698 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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