Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,296. This is -32%, or $604, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,296

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

872

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,296. This is -32%, or $604, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
61%
26%
6%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,290. Houses for rent in Milwaukee, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,295

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,572

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

2%

3%

Studio

$895

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,296
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by20%

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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Brookfield

$1,517

decreased by8%

Last year

Grafton

$1,850

increased by26%

Last year

Greenfield

$1,539

increased by20%

Last year

Menomonee Falls

$1,633

increased by10%

Last year

Mequon

$2,340

Flat

Last year

Oak Creek

$1,945

decreased by2%

Last year

Shorewood

$1,295

increased by4%

Last year

South Milwaukee

$1,199

increased by4%

Last year

Waukesha

$1,402

increased by2%

Last year

Wauwatosa

$1,517

increased by2%

Last year

West Allis

$1,395

increased by19%

Last year

West Milwaukee

$1,195

increased by26%

Last year

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

1% higher

Health

5% higher

Housing

4% higher

Transportation

3% higher

Utilities

6% lower

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4476 N 76th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218, USA
823 S 22nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
1665 N Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
4479A N 44th St Uppr, Milwaukee, WI 53218, USA
7019 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210, USA
8317 W Dana St, Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA
1704 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
1810 North Warren Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
5748 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, USA
2008 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
2435 N 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206, USA
3251 N 28th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216, USA
3308 S 26th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA
2130 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
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1017 1017 S 2nd St 400, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
1025 E Land Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
7650 W Leon Terrace, Milwaukee, WI 53218, USA
8803 W Thurston Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225, USA
2530 North 28th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210, USA

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3500 W Kilbourn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Kitchenette shared bath men

3500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

1 bed

5 baths

$565

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3301-3303 North Holton Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3301-3303 North Holton Street

422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$725

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235 N 37th St. (3 Unit)(ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.3

Very good

235 N 37th St. (3 Unit)(ACE PROPERTY)

235 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

3382 N Dr Lester Carter Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

3382 N Dr Lester Carter Dr

3382 N Dr Lester Carter Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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2432 South 5th Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

2432 South 5th Place

2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

7.2

Very good

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

1918 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

2478 S 5th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lincoln Village apartment for rent in Milwaukee

2478 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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

8h ago

8.4

Very good

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

1120 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$845

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