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West Allis, WI Local Guide

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. Prairie Hill Senior Apartments in the Alcott Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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
Prairie Hill Senior ApartmentsD-501X11BR,1BA$900
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Lincoln CrestBuckingham1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Allis, WI

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Allis area is the $0.87 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Allis apartment is the 8344 Portland Ave Model at 8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 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.
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.87
8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave8344 Portland Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
1032 N 68th St, Unit 1032 N 68th Street1032 N 68th St2BR,1BA$1.27
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.25
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
6516 W Bluemound Rd, Unit Upper6516 W Bluemound Rd2BR,1BA$1.20
9531 W Beloit Rd2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
1611 S 115th CourtUpper Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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West Allis, WI
Population: 59,492

Ranked #638

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Allis

What type of rentals are currently available in West Allis?

There are currently 665 Apartments for Rent in West Allis, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $7,895. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Allis ranging from $799 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Allis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Allis ranges from $799 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,651.

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