Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $619 (64 Rentals)

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Watertown
$1,400 - $2,310

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Base Rent$1,400 - $2,310
Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $2,310
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watertown

9150 W Watertown Plank RdWauwatosa, 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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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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8420 W Greenfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8420 W Greenfield Ave

8420 W Greenfield AveWest Allis, WI 53214
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2232 S. 96th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2232 S. 96th St.

2232 S 96th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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1601 S 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S 84th St

1601 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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Becher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Becher Apartments

7726 W Becher StMilwaukee, WI 53219
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Bluemound Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluemound Village

9102 W Dixon StMilwaukee, 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 2232 S. 96th St. priced from $795. 7708 W National Ave 16 unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2232 S. 96th St.1 Bed1BR,1BA$795
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$1,025
608 N 90th St1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1,095
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1,100
Lincoln CrestStratford1BR,1BA$1,113
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,125
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+Two Bedroom - 50%2BR,1BA$1,136
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1317 N 116th St Model at 1317 N 116th St, Unit 3 Beds 1.5 Baths - Lower Unit Duplex in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 7352 Harwood Ave Model at 7352 Harwood Ave, Unit Upper Unit starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Jacobus Park 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.
1317 N 116th St, Unit 3 Beds 1.5 Baths - Lower Unit Duplex1317 N 116th St3BR,1.5BA$1.54
7352 Harwood Ave, Unit Upper Unit7352 Harwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
Honey Lane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
11629 W Watertown Plank Rd, Unit 111629 W Watertown Plank Rd2BR,1BA$1.27
9219 W Adler St, Unit 9219A9219 W Adler St1BR,1BA$1.11
Parkside Pool Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
1321 - 98th St2 bed2BR,1BA$1.44
Lincoln CrestStratford1BR,1BA$1.52
7708 W National Ave 16 unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zoo Apartment is $795 at 2232 S. 96th St..

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 $1,100 at 1611 S 115th Court.

What is the most affordable Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caroline Heights Apartments and starts from $4,131.

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