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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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7300 W State StWauwatosa, WI 53213
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7127 W North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7127 W North Ave

7127 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
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West Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Synergy ApartmentsWauwatosa, WI 53222

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The 2100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 2100

2100 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226
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East Building
Studio Apartments

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11220 W Burleigh StWauwatosa, WI 53222
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Dearbourn Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Dearbourn Townhomes

12221 Dearbourn AveWauwatosa, WI 53226
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Wauwatosa, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wauwatosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wauwatosa, WI is a Studio unit found at West Park Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $540. FIFTY101 Apartments in the Grantosa Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauwatosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Park ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$540
FIFTY101 Apartments5101 1BD 1BATH W/Patio1BR,1BA$895
Himount Gardens1 BR w/Eat-in Kitchen1BR,1BA$900
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2BA$1,050
ParkviewGrassland1BR,1BA$1,084
Courtyard Senior Apartment Homes - 55+One Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wauwatosa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Wauwatosa apartment is the 8141 W Beckett Ave Model at 8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,350 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wauwatosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
8141 W Beckett Ave, Unit Upper8141 W Beckett Ave3BR,1BA$0.75
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A2927 N 52nd St2BR,1BA$0.93
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Central Park Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.08
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
4225 104th N St, Unit 74225 104th N St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
9400 W North Ave, Unit 49400 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
3406 N 58th St, Unit Grasslyn Manor3406 N 58th St1BR,1BA$0.96

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Getting Around Wauwatosa, WI

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wauwatosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wauwatosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wauwatosa is at West Park Apartments listed at $540.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauwatosa Apartment is $895 at FIFTY101 Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wauwatosa is starting from $975 at FIFTY101 Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wauwatosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,050.

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