Cheap Homes for Rent in the Zoo Neighborhood of Wauwatosa, WI from $850 (6 Rentals)

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9129 W National Ave

West AllisWI53227

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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 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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Zoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Zoo?

There are currently 241 Apartments for Rent in Zoo, WI with pricing that ranges from $920 to $7,703. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zoo ranging from $850 to $3,498.

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 $850 to $3,498 with an average monthly rent of $1,837.

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