Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

791

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
60%
26%
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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Milwaukee, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,175

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,236

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,479

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,995

3%

1%

Studio

$952

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$952

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,236

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,479

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,504
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 14% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

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Average rent in
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Brookfield

$1,504

decreased by11%

Last year

Grafton

$1,895

increased by10%

Last year

Greenfield

$1,525

decreased by2%

Last year

Menomonee Falls

$1,590

decreased by5%

Last year

Mequon

$2,295

decreased by7%

Last year

Oak Creek

$1,895

decreased by7%

Last year

Shorewood

$1,397

increased by5%

Last year

South Milwaukee

$1,050

decreased by5%

Last year

Waukesha

$1,400

decreased by3%

Last year

Wauwatosa

$1,525

increased by1%

Last year

West Allis

$1,285

decreased by10%

Last year

West Milwaukee

$1,299

increased by29%

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

Apartments for rent in Brookfield

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3500 W Kilbourn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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3500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

1 bed

1 bath

$465

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2338 W Forest Home Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

2338 W Forest Home Ave

2338 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

902 S. 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

902 S. 25th St

902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

837 S. 19th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

837 S. 19th St

837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

2350-2352 S 10th St - 4 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2350-2352 S 10th St - 4 Unit

2350 S 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2432 South 5th Place - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.9

Very good

2432 South 5th Place

2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

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