Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI

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.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

953

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
59%
25%
8%
3%
$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 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 $1,275. 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%

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%

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 by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,054
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 37% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

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Average rent in
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Brookfield

$2,054

increased by5%

Last year

Grafton

$1,137

increased by18%

Last year

Greenfield

$1,400

decreased by3%

Last year

Menomonee Falls

$1,590

decreased by3%

Last year

Mequon

$2,164

decreased by7%

Last year

Oak Creek

$1,835

decreased by2%

Last year

Shorewood

$1,365

increased by19%

Last year

South Milwaukee

$1,250

increased by8%

Last year

Waukesha

$1,490

increased by6%

Last year

Wauwatosa

$1,500

increased by8%

Last year

West Allis

$1,300

increased by30%

Last year

West Milwaukee

$1,600

increased by48%

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

Discover rentals in Milwaukee, WI

BRONZEVILLE APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.5

Very good

BRONZEVILLE APARTMENTS

616 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$524–$2,800

Apartment for rent

3301-3303 North Holton Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

3382 N 24Th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

3382 N 24Th St

3382 N 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Kenwood Estate LLC - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7

Very good

Kenwood Estate LLC

1931 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

4 beds

2 baths

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

2571-2571A N 34th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

2571-2571A N 34th St. (Duplex)

2571 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

2432 South 5th Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2432 South 5th Place

2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

2862 N 21St St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2862 N 21St St

2862 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

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

1918 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent