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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2064 S 71st St

West AllisWI53219

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2628 S 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2628 S 84th St

2628 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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3046 S 99th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3046 S 99th St

3046 S 99th StWest Allis, WI 53227
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9805 W Manitoba St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9805 W Manitoba St

9805 W Manitoba StWest Allis, WI 53227
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WestGlen
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WestGlen

1624 S 75th StWest Allis, 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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Garden Pool Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Pool Apartments

10472 W Montana AveWest Allis, WI 53227
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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
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1601 S 84th St

1601 S 84th StWest Allis, WI 53214
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Orchard Park Apartments
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Orchard Park Apartments

6901-6951 W Orchard StWest Allis, WI 53214
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10253 W Cleveland Ave
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10253 W Cleveland Ave

10253 W Cleveland AveWest Allis, WI 53227
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property at 2026 S Layton Blvd

$880

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$880

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$880

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028, Unit 2028

2026 S Layton Blvd
MilwaukeeWI53215

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Cheapest Available West Allis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Allis, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments in the Near South Side neighborhood priced from $559. 1601 S 84th St in the West View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Allis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
1601 S 84th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Greenfield Avenue ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$800
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsD-501X11BR,1BA$900
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Forest Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$934
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 50% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$936
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Allis, WI

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Allis area is the $1.27 price per square foot E Model at Underwood Station in the in the Milwaukee County Zoo neighborhood starting from $1,509. The second greatest value West Allis apartment is the Unit E Model at The Berkshire Senior Living starting at $1,250 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Allis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Underwood StationE2BR,2BA$1.27
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
1457 S 74th St, Unit Upper1457 S 74th St2BR,1BA$1.24
9641-9651 W Beloit Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Glenview Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex1233 S 87th St2BR,1BA$1.20
Toldt Terrace Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.30
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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West Allis Overview

If you?re looking for good living in the heart of America?s upper midwest in one of the nation?s largest cities, then apartments in West Allismight be for you. West Allis is the largest suburb of the city of Milwaukee, located in the county of the same name. The population of West Allis is just a bit over 60,000 people. West Allis apartments offer an easy commute to the downtown Milwaukee business district for those working there, and easy access to all the attractions and amenities the big city has to offer.

Why live in West Allis, WI?

Apartments in West Allis are conveniently located near world-class shopping and dining establishments, cultural institutions and events like concerts and museums, extensive public parks, numerous hospitals and health care facilities, great schools, colleges, and universities, and much more. When you want to get away from it all, a short drive will take you into a vast wilderness. It?s a vibrant and sophisticated place to live.

West Allis, WI
Population: 59,492

Ranked #638

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Allis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Allis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Allis is at Greenfield Avenue Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Allis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Allis Apartment is $559 at Chapel Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Allis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Allis is starting from $902 at Chapel Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Allis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Allis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Morgan Grove and starts from $1,635.

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