Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. This is -33%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

759

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. This is -33%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
62%
24%
7%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,235. Houses for rent in Milwaukee, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,095

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,245

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,875

5%

20%

Studio

$899

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

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$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,558
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 17% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

More data insights and reports

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Brookfield

$1,558

decreased by8%

Last year

Grafton

$1,385

decreased by2%

Last year

Greenfield

$1,595

increased by11%

Last year

Menomonee Falls

$1,475

decreased by10%

Last year

Mequon

$1,920

decreased by17%

Last year

Oak Creek

$1,950

increased by6%

Last year

Shorewood

$1,225

increased by7%

Last year

South Milwaukee

$1,072

decreased by9%

Last year

Waukesha

$1,495

Flat

Last year

Wauwatosa

$1,450

decreased by3%

Last year

West Allis

$1,295

increased by9%

Last year

West Milwaukee

$1,195

increased by35%

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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3500 W Kilbourn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

1 bed

1 bath

$465

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

4705-21 West Burleigh/3065 N 47th

4705 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

2 beds

1 bath

$675

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2338-2340 N 15th St. (4 Unit) - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.4

Very good

2338-2340 N 15th St. (4 Unit)

2338 N 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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743 S 24th St. (3 Unit) - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.2

Very good

743 S 24th St. (3 Unit)

743 S 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Price drop

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3170 N 7th St. (3 Unit) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

3170 N 7th St. (3 Unit)

3170 N 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

3372-3374 N Richards St - Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

3372-3374 N Richards St - Duplex

3372 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

330 W Concordia Ave. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

330 W Concordia Ave. (Duplex)

330 W Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

2535 N 16th St. (Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

2535 N 16th St. (Duplex) (ACE PROPERTY)

2535 N 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent