Cheap Homes for Rent in Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $700 (6 Rentals)

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139 S 72nd St, Unit A

139 S 72nd St
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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 Greenfield Avenue Apartments priced from $800. Heritage West Allis Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$800
Heritage West Allis Senior1BD/1BA - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,079
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.22 price per square foot E Model at Underwood Station in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living) starting at $1,960 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Milwaukee County Zoo 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.
Underwood StationE2BR,2BA$1.22
Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.65
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2C2BR,2BA$1.24
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Lower2BR,2BA$1.15
2328 S 75th St, Unit 23282328 S 75th St2BR,1BA$1.55
1236 N 116th St, Unit 31236 N 116th St2BR,1BA$1.05
1960 S 79th St, Unit 21960 S 79th St2BR,1BA$1.38
Dolphin Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
92nd Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Zoo?

There are currently 204 Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,195. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zoo ranging from $795 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Zoo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Zoo ranges from $795 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,390.

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