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Wauwatosa, WI

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Join a strong small-town community next to Downtown Milwaukee

Suburban Convenient Quaint Charming Close-Knit Vibrant Family-Friendly Commuter

Wauwatosa, affectionately referred to as Tosa by the locals, sits just four miles west of Downtown Milwaukee. Tosa residents reap the benefits of a strong small-town community near all the luxuries of the big city. Tosa’s convenient locale is a part of its appeal, with easy access to Highway 45 and I-94 as well as General Mitchell International Airport.

Historic charm, bustling shops, family fun, and a vibrant culture permeate Tosa. There is no shortage of things to do in Tosa either. You can visit the swimming pool and the beer garden at Hoyt Park, catch a movie at the Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse, see an array of animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo, attend a free outdoor concert at Hart Park, and watch the Brewers play ball at Miller Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,373 for a studio, $1,472 for one bedroom, $1,738 for two bedrooms, and $2,351 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wauwatosa has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,472/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$2,254/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,758/month
1,210 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Wauwatosa, WI

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wauwatosa Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

180 Students

10
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

414 Students

8
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

320 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

288 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

238 Students

7
out of 10

Wauwatosa Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

180 Students

10
out of 10

Longfellow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

737 Students

5
out of 10

Whitman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

650 Students

4
out of 10

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,067 Students

7
out of 10

Wauwatosa West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,050 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • Hank Aaron State Trail
  • Havenwoods State Forest

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.