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

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Westwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

1701-1713 Elder StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Delafield Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delafield Courtyard

1012-1022 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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800-820 Delafield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800-820 Delafield St

800-820 Delafield StWaukesha, WI 53188
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Center City Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Plaza

707 N Grand AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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101 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

101 W Main St

101 W Main StWaukesha, WI 53186
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Ridge View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge View Apartments

212 W North StWaukesha, WI 53188
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East Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Terrace Apartments

801 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186
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Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Berkshire at KensingtonUnit B1BR,1BA$1,086
Kimberly Place Apartments1 BD / 1 BA - 715sf 430 Building1BR,1BA$1,109
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BridgeWalk Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.77
Woodfield Heights ApartmentsStyle AA2BR,2BA$1.46
Willow CreekAcacia2BR,2BA$1.49
Mountain Villageeverest22BR,1BA$1.61
Pine Pointe Apartments2bd2BR,1BA$1.49
Riverwalk ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.61
Rivers Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.81
Maple Ave Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Kimberly Place Apartments1 BD / 1 BA - 715sf 430 Building1BR,1BA$1.55
West Grove on the LakeWoods A2 + W/D Included1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, WI

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Waukesha, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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