
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $925 (37 Rentals)


7900 Harwood Ave, Unit 107

7900 Harwood Ave, Unit 203

Crescent Apartments

Underwood Station

Waterfair Apartments

Wilshire Manor Associates, LLP

1600 Tosa

Watertown
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Village View

The 2100

2343 S 82nd St, Unit 2

2008 S 79th St

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Lincoln Crest

Heritage West Allis Senior
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The Flats at Bishop's Woods

2033 S 77th St

1214 S 77th St

92nd Street Commons

Element 84

The Apiary

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9151 W Hawthorne Ave

WestGlen

2232 S 96th St

7708 W National Ave

Lincoln Park Apartments

1601 S 84th St

Greenfield Avenue Apartments

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Zoo, Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Zoo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $660 | $2,327 |
Zoo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $925 | $3,067 |
| Zoo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $950 | $6,311 |
| Zoo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $1,550 | $7,895 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleZoo, Wauwatosa, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Zoo, Wauwatosa, WI
Madison Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zoo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Zoo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zoo is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zoo?
The cheapest apartment in Zoo is Lincoln Crest which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Zoo costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zoo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Zoo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Zoo?
Cheap apartments in Zoo have an average cost of $141 which is $2,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zoo.
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