Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $600 (74 Rentals)

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Underwood Station
$1,450
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$1,395
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$55
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$1,450
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19

Underwood Station

1060 N 115th StWauwatosa, WI 53226
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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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9203 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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9203 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2

9203 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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2132 S 75th St, Unit 2134
$1,255
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$1,255
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2132 S 75th St, Unit 2134

2132 S 75th StWest Allis, WI 53219
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Honey Creek Place
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$1,424 - $2,303
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$1,369 - $2,248
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$1,424 - $2,303
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Honey Creek Place

8041 W Blue Mound RdMilwaukee, WI 53213
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$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1037 S 72nd St

West AllisWI53214

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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 Studio unit found at Waterfair Apartments priced from $990. Lincoln Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,065
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1,100
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
The RevvS1Studio,1BA$1,324

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7425 W Greenfield Ave Model at 7425 W Greenfield Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 1233 S 87th St Model at 1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Far West Side 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.
7425 W Greenfield Ave, Unit #17425 W Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex1233 S 87th St2BR,1BA$1.20
9203 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 29203 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
8641 W Lapham St, Unit 28641 W Lapham St2BR,1BA$1.71
1611 S 115th CourtLower Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
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$1.58

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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 $1,324.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zoo?

The cheapest apartment in Zoo is Lincoln Crest which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Zoo costs $3,479.

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 38 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 $203 which is $3,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zoo.

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