Cheap Homes for Rent in Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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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 Lincoln Crest priced from $1,057. Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,166. Here are the most affordable Zoo apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,057
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,166
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,173

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zoo area is the $1.25 price per square foot H Model at Underwood Station in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $1,473. The second greatest value Zoo apartment is the 531 S 74th St Model at 531 S 74th St, Unit 531 starting at $1,700 with a $1.52 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.
Underwood StationH2BR,2BA$1.25
531 S 74th St, Unit 531531 S 74th St3BR,1BA$1.52
The Overlook ApartmentsFloor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$1.38
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.11
2123 S 108th St, Unit Apt 32123 S 108th St3BR,1.5BA$1.40
2216 Lefeber Ave, Unit Upper2216 Lefeber Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
Orchard Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1.40
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.66
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1.67
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Zoo?

There are currently 216 Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,210. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zoo ranging from $1,050 to $2,400.

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 $1,050 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,760.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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