Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $600 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2148 Ludington Ave

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2148 Ludington Ave

WauwatosaWI53226
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Village View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village View

7300 W State StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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property at 2156 S 80th St

$1,449

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$1,449
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2156 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219
property at 2158 S 80th St

$1,449

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2158 S 80th St

West AllisWI53219

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property at 7000 W Stevenson St

$1,500

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7000 W Stevenson St

MilwaukeeWI53213
property at 1214 S 76th St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1214 S 76th St

West AllisWI53214
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9151 W Hawthorne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9151 W Hawthorne Ave

9151 W Hawthorne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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WestGlen
1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

1624 S 75th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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WestGlen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

WestGlen

7902 W National AveMilwaukee, WI 53214
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Zoo, Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zoo area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage West Allis Senior priced from $975. Waterfair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - 50% Median County Income1BR,1BA$975
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,182
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,219
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1,350
Watertown0 Bedroom, 1 Bath (A2)Studio,1BA$1,360
The RevvJR11BR,1BA$1,436
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1933 S 124th St Model at 1933 S 124th St, Unit 1933 in the in the West View neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 2-Bed/2-Bath Upper Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1933 S 124th St, Unit 19331933 S 124th St2BR,1BA$1.75
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.23
92nd Street CommonsTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Harwood ApartmentsSpacious 2 bedroom in Wauwatosa2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.97
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1.70
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zoo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Zoo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Zoo is at Waterfair Apartments listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Zoo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zoo Apartment is $975 at Heritage West Allis Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Zoo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Zoo is starting from $1,200 at Parkside Pool Apartments.

What is the most affordable Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Revv and starts from $2,895.

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