
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Hawthorne Terrace Apartments

11205 W Bluemound Rd

Crescent Apartments

Watertown

7217 Saint James St, Unit 7217 Lower
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Greenfield Avenue Apartments

1915 S 83rd St

7601 W Becher St

7902 W National Ave

2347 S 76th St

313 N 95th St
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1214 S 77th St

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

Heritage West Allis Senior

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2215 S 90th St

The Overlook Apartments

Central Park Apartments
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92nd Street Commons

527 S 74th St, Unit 527 Lower unit

1960 S 79th St, Unit 2
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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 |
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Zoo Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $795 | $2,552 |
Zoo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $850 | $4,140 |
Zoo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,050 | $6,825 |
Zoo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $1,439 | $6,910 |
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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 Greenfield Avenue Apartments priced from $900. The Flats at Bishop's Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,038. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenfield Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Flats at Bishop's Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
Heritage West Allis Senior | 1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
Lincoln Crest | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Central Park Apartments | 2-Bed/2-Bath Lower | 2BR,2BA | $1,260 |
92nd Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.24 price per square foot Floor Plan 2C Model at The Overlook Apartments in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 2-Bed/2-Bath Lower Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Overlook Apartments | Floor Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Central Park Apartments | 2-Bed/2-Bath Lower | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
7217 Saint James St, Unit 7217 Lower | 7217 Saint James St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Flats at Bishop's Woods | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (Live/Work Styles Available) | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
1236 N 116th St, Unit 3 | 1236 N 116th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
1438 S 92nd St, Unit 1440 Upper | 1438 S 92nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1960 S 79th St, Unit 2 | 1960 S 79th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
527 S 74th St, Unit 527 Lower unit | 527 S 74th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
92nd Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Greenfield Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Zoo, Wauwatosa, WI
Madison Elementary
Lane Intermediate
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Getting Around the Zoo Neighborhood in Wauwatosa, WI
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Crescent Apartments listed at $1,491.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Zoo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zoo Apartment is $900 at Greenfield Avenue Apartments.
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 $1,246 at The Flats at Bishop's Woods.
What is the most affordable Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Bishop's Woods and starts from $1,439.
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