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12105 W Bluemound Rd

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How much does it cost to rent a home in Waukesha?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waukesha 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,964 | $1,099 | $2,850 |
Waukesha 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,308 | $1,595 | $4,500 |
Waukesha 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,936 | $3,898 | $3,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukesha, WI
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Waukesha, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waukesha Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Overlook Farms | $2,460 | $855 | 10 |
Downtown Waukesha | $2,525 | $855 | 81 |
Westmoreland Grove | $2,582 | $850 | 67 |
Eastern Waukesha | $4,600 | $530 | 754 |
Cheapest Available Waukesha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukesha, WI is a Studio unit found at 234 W Main St in the Spring Hills neighborhood priced from $1,000. Berkshire at Kensington in the Spring Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukesha apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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234 W Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Berkshire at Kensington | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukesha area is the $1.12 price per square foot Upper Model at Hawthorne Place Apartments in the in the Five Fields neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Waukesha apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 625 Shepherd Ct starting at $2,100 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Spring Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukesha apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hawthorne Place Apartments | Upper | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
625 Shepherd Ct | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
River Trail Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - Type A | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
River Park Meadows | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Kendal Hills | Floor Plan "D" | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
357 Morris | 2 bd 2 ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
1381 Meadowcreek | 2 bedrooom/1 bath w/garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Woodfield Heights Apartments | Style AA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Meadows Apartments | Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Maple Ave Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha
What type of rentals are currently available in Waukesha?
There are currently 229 Apartments for Rent in Waukesha, WI with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,345. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukesha ranging from $800 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waukesha?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waukesha ranges from $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,081.
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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent
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