Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300. This is -33%, or $649, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300. This is -33%, or $649, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI have remained the same 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,295. Houses for rent in Milwaukee, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,090 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,296 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,569 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 7% | 3% | |
Studio | $895 | 1% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $932 | |
Bay View | $1,490 | |
Harawbee | $1,097 | |
Hillside | $1,573 | |
Kilbourn Town | $1,702 | |
Lower East Side | $1,500 | |
Murray Hill | $1,395 | |
Northpoint | $1,547 | |
Riverwest | $1,177 | |
Walker's Point | $1,825 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $765 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,090
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,296
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,500
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Hillside
Average rent
$1,573
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,825
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,097
Kilbourn Town
Average rent
$1,702
Bay View
Average rent
$1,490
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,177
Avenues West
Average rent
$932
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,547
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$765
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Median rent prices in Milwaukee, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brookfield, WI.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 37% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
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$1,137
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$1,400
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$2,164
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$1,835
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$1,365
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$1,250
Last year
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$1,490
Last year
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$1,500
Last year
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$1,300
Last year
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$1,600
Last year
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 |
1d ago
616 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$524–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3382 N 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1931 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
4 beds
2 baths
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2571 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2862 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1918 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
225 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$7,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$6,037
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 25
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,594
$4,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1845 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$5,796
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$8,515
$4,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4175 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,685–$3,995
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1141 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2340 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,305–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d 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
2h ago
7300 W Dean Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,545
Apartment for rent
11h ago
401 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,390
Apartment for rent
3d ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$2,199
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,709
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,708
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3541 S 92nd St #NA, Milwaukee, WI 53228
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,563
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,594
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,567
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 19
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,424
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
3d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,462
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
1d ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in Milwaukee
1643 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2555 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Milwaukee Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
920 N Hawley Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53213
1 bed
1 bath
$936–$1,035
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3072 N 49th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2216 E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,594
$4,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent