
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waukesha Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $1,000 | $1,565 |
Downtown Waukesha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $855 | $2,535 |
Downtown Waukesha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,000 | $3,681 |
Downtown Waukesha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,500 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waukesha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waukesha area of Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at 234 W Main St priced from $1,000. Maple Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waukesha apartments for rent in Waukesha, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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234 W Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Berkshire at Kensington | Unit B | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
Kimberly Place Apartments | 1 BD / 1 BA - 715sf 430 Building | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukesha, WI
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukesha area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2B Model at BridgeWalk Apartments in the in the Spring Hills neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Downtown Waukesha apartment is the Style AA Model at Woodfield Heights Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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BridgeWalk Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Woodfield Heights Apartments | Style AA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Willow Creek | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Mountain Village | everest2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Riverwalk Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Kimberly Place Apartments | 1 BD / 1 BA - 715sf 430 Building | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
West Grove on the Lake | Woods A2 + W/D Included | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Waukesha, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Waukesha Neighborhood in Waukesha, WI
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukesha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Waukesha is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukesha is Maple Ave Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha costs $2,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Waukesha?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Waukesha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Waukesha?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Waukesha have an average cost of $153 which is $2,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waukesha.
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