Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,295
3%Total rentals
747
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Milwaukee, WI
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Milwaukee, WI
The monthly rent for an apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Milwaukee, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,575.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,499 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,870 | 7% | 6% | |
Studio | $962 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $890 | |
Bay View | $1,530 | |
Brewer's Hill | $1,445 | |
Harawbee | $1,123 | |
Kilbourn Town | $1,699 | |
Lower East Side | $1,650 | |
Murray Hill | $1,302 | |
Northpoint | $1,472 | |
Riverwest | $1,097 | |
Walker's Point | $1,700 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,575 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $823 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,650
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,302
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,700
Bay View
Average rent
$1,530
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,123
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,472
Kilbourn Town
Average rent
$1,699
Avenues West
Average rent
$890
Brewer's Hill
Average rent
$1,445
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,097
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$823
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Milwaukee, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Compare rent prices in Milwaukee, WI to other cities
Median rent prices in Milwaukee, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brookfield, WI.
Milwaukee
32%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 15% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
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$2,107
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$1,921
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$1,540
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$1,094
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$1,400
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$1,473
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$1,399
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$1,490
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Cost of living in
Milwaukee, WI
The overall cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 1% higher |
Health | 5% higher |
Housing | 4% higher |
Transportation | 3% higher |
Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Milwaukee, WI
5d+ ago
Concordia apartment for rent in Milwaukee
3500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
1 bed
1 bath
$465
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
837 South 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1 bed
1 bath
$475–$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2338 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
1 bed
1 bath
$475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1302 South 11th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1 bed
1 bath
$475–$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2657 S 28th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wahl Park apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
1 bath
$890
$790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
2d ago
2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4325 West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1845 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,519–$5,398
Apartment for rent
47m ago
725 West Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower East Side condo for rent in Milwaukee
1515 North Van Buren Street #510, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
227 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,400–$3,600
Apartment for rent
2h ago
640 West Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Yankee Hill apartment for rent in Milwaukee
1228 E Juneau Ave #4, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
8h ago
Verified
1551 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$4,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
3d ago
159 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,350
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1551 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$4,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Verified
2340 North Cramer Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,300–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
49m ago
2111 East Ivanhoe Place, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$2,495
Apartment for rent
49m ago
735 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,239–$1,364
Apartment for rent
2h ago
401 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,608–$2,479
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3373 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
740 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
8h ago
Verified
1551 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$4,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
2570 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
214 East Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,676
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3237 South 99th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53227
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
2d ago
1530 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2580 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1948 N 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
4 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1551 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$4,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
4h ago
2217 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$1,975
Apartment for rent
6h ago
401 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,608–$1,849
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2505 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
920 North Hawley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,135
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2480 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,035–$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
740 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio
1 bath
$999–$1,034
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2555 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent