How much is the average rent in Milwaukee, WI for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Milwaukee's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Both apartment types experienced a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

Are rents going up or down in Milwaukee, WI?

Milwaukee's rental market has experienced a slight decline in 2024, with the average rent for a 1-bedroom decreasing by 6.3%, while 2-bedroom rents have seen a modest increase of 0.3%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

January offers the lowest rental prices in Milwaukee, with an 8.6% difference compared to September's peak rates. November and December also show less competitive conditions with reduced demand, making winter months ideal for apartment hunting.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

Historic Third Ward, Kilbourn Town, Harbor View, and Juneau Town offer high walk scores and robust restaurant scenes for social connectivity. Silver Spring generates the highest consumer interest at 1.18 times the market average, while Lower East Side captures the largest market share with 336 listings.

What areas of Milwaukee, WI are best for budget-conscious renters?

North Division offers the most affordable option with median rent around $830, followed by Lincoln Village at around $850 and Clarke Square at around $850. These neighborhoods provide budget-friendly alternatives to Milwaukee's higher-priced areas.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Milwaukee, WI?

Milwaukee offers excellent pet-friendly options with 50% of listings welcoming pets. Wick Field, Hawthorne Glen, Green Moor, and Honey Creek Parkway feature specialized pet amenities including pet washing areas, waste facilities, and pet-safe windows.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Utilities are rarely included in Milwaukee rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings. Studios have the highest rate at 0.07% of available units, while three-bedroom apartments have utilities included in only 0.03% of listings.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI

425 rentals

3d ago

6.6

Good

837 S. 19th St

837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Concordia apartment for rent in Milwaukee

35th & Kilbourn

3431 W Kilbourn Ave #23, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$565

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3301-3303 North Holton Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3301-3303 North Holton Street

422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$725

Apartment for rent

7139-43 West Burleigh Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

7139-43 West Burleigh Street

7139 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

4661-4661A N 38th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

4661-4661A N 38th St. (Duplex)

4661 N 38th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$745–$895

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Very good

Kenwood Estate LLC

1931 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$895

2646 N 34th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$850

2484 W Chambers St

1918 S. 5th Pl. (Rear Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

6.6

Good

1918 S. 5th Pl. (Rear Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY)

1918 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.3

Very good

2432 South 5th Place

2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Cheap Riverwest apartment for rent in Milwaukee

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1106 E Clarke St #1, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 12

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2335 West Burleigh Street - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.4

Very good

2335 West Burleigh Street

2335 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$625

422 E Concordia Ave

$745–$895

4661 N 38th St

$795

1918 S 5th Pl

$795

2432 S 5th Pl

3d ago

8.4

Very good

2550 N 36th St

2550 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

1120-1122 W Locust St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1120-1122 W Locust St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY)

1120 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3350N25thM

3350 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.7

Very good

2355 N Hubbard St

2355 N Hubbard St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2484 W Chambers St

2484 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1566-1568 S. 59th St

1566 S 59th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5337 N 38th St Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Old North Milwaukee apartment for rent in Milwaukee

5337 N. 38th St - Lower

5337 N 38th St Lowr #LOWER, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

6.5

Good

1532 S. 13th St

1532 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

13h ago

8.5

Very good

2551 North 44th Street

2551 N 44th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2435 S 9th st

2435 S 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3347 N 29th St. (Duplex)

3347 N 29th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2646-2646A N 34th St. (Duplex) ACE PROPERTY - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2646-2646A N 34th St. (Duplex) ACE PROPERTY

2646 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.8

Very good

5951N37thJ

5951 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2866-2866A N 34th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

2866-2866A N 34th St. (Duplex)

2866 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3228 N Achilles St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3228 N Achilles St. (Duplex)(ACE PROPERTY)

3228 N Achilles St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2327 S 15th St. (4 Unit)(ACE Property) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2327 S 15th St. (4 Unit)(ACE Property)

2327 S 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3901-3911 N 27th St. (4 Units + 3 Commercial) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3901-3911 N 27th St. (4 Units + 3 Commercial)

3901 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Wahl Park condo for rent in Milwaukee

4479A N 44th St Uppr, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Condo for rent

Available Mar 7

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Thurston Woods apartment for rent in Milwaukee

5953 N. 37th Street: 2 Bedroom Upper

5953 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 8

1310 W Atkinson Ave #2-2BD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Arlington Heights apartment for rent in Milwaukee

1310 W Atkinson Ave #2-2BD, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Elevator

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 19

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2804 W Lincoln Ave

2804 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2955 North 17th Street, Unit B (Upstairs) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2955 North 17th Street, Unit B (Upstairs)

2955 N 17th St #B, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | On-site management | Business center

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Management

3180 North 15th Street, Unit B (Upstairs) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

3180 North 15th Street, Unit B (Upstairs)

3180 N 15th St #B, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Garage parking | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available May 23

Top amenities

On-Site Management

935-937 N 37th St. (14 unit) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

935-937 N 37th St. (14 unit)

935 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2228 N 39th St

2228 N 39th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Park West condo for rent in Milwaukee

2875A N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable | Hardwood floor | High ceilings

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Apr 30

5d+ ago

Cheap Uptown apartment for rent in Milwaukee

2675 N 52nd St #3, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Affordable | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$915

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

1d ago

8.7

Very good

3324N27thM

3324 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.7

Very good

4021-23 North 24th Place

4021 N 24th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

2804-2810 W Kilbourn Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

2804-2810 W Kilbourn Ave.

2804 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Cheap Lincoln Village townhouse for rent in Milwaukee

Southside Lower 2 Bdrm

2523 S 12th St #LOWER, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap Maple Tree house for rent in Milwaukee

6626 North Bourbon Street #2 - .

6626 N Bourbon St, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Apr 28

5d+ ago

Cheap Garden Homes house for rent in Milwaukee

4355-57 N 28th St

4355 N 28th St #UPPER, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable | Storage | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap Walnut Hill townhouse for rent in Milwaukee

1632 N 34th ST

1632 N 34th St #UPPER, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets

3 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available May 1

4651 N 36th St. (12 unit)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4651 N 36th St. (12 unit)(ACE PROPERTY)

4651 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

3058-3058A N 11th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3058-3058A N 11th St. (Duplex)

3058 N 11th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2414 S 9th st

2414 S 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3871-3873 N 36th St

3871 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2621N15thK

2621 N 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.1

Very good

2262 S. Chase Ave.

2262 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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