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property at 5710 N 97th St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5710 N 97th St

MilwaukeeWI53225
property at 1206 S 73rd St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1206 S 73rd St, Unit 1206 Upper

1206 S 73rd St
West AllisWI53214
property at 2947 N 54th St

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2947 N 54th St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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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 7708 W National Ave 16 unit in the West View neighborhood priced from $795. Himount Gardens in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$860
The WaterfairA6Studio,1BA$890
Parkside Pool Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,000
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 60% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,035
7825 W Hampton Ave (8 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,142

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $1.05 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 4042 N 100th St Model at 4042 N 100th St starting at $1,495 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Grantosa Heights 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.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$1.05
4042 N 100th St4042 N 100th St3BR,1.5BA$1.11
1534 N 39th St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit1534 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.17
The Fountains of WauwatosaA 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
1513 S 63rd St, Unit 1515 S 63rd St1513 S 63rd St3BR,1BA$1.30
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
1412 N 68th St 6 unit2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
233 S 67th St, Unit 233A233 S 67th St2BR,1BA$1.22
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauwatosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Wauwatosa?

There are currently 814 Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,245. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wauwatosa ranging from $925 to $8,400.

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 $925 to $8,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,825.

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 $750 to $6,910, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,425.

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