Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $850 | |
Bay View | $1,580 | |
Clarke Square | $875 | |
Harawbee | $995 | |
Historic Third Ward | $1,843 | |
Kilbourn Town | $1,672 | |
Lower East Side | $1,737 | |
Murray Hill | $1,300 | |
Northpoint | $1,600 | |
Walker's Point | $1,830 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $771 | 8% | No Change |
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%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,737
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,300
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,830
Bay View
Average rent
$1,580
Harawbee
Average rent
$995
Kilbourn Town
Average rent
$1,672
Avenues West
Average rent
$850
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,600
Clarke Square
Average rent
$875
Historic Third Ward
Average rent
$1,843
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$771
Last 30 days
8%
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 14% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
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Brookfield
$1,504
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Grafton
$1,895
Last year
Greenfield
$1,525
Last year
Menomonee Falls
$1,590
Last year
Mequon
$2,295
Last year
Oak Creek
$1,895
Last year
Shorewood
$1,397
Last year
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$1,050
Last year
Waukesha
$1,400
Last year
Wauwatosa
$1,525
Last year
West Allis
$1,285
Last year
West Milwaukee
$1,299
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 |
2d ago
Miller Valley apartment for rent in Milwaukee
3500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
1 bed
1 bath
$465
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
2338 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
1 bed
1 bath
$475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2350 S 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2432 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3170 N 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Harawbee house for rent in Milwaukee
3006 N Buffum St #NA, Milwaukee, WI 53212
3 beds
1 bath
$7,655
House for rent
Available Jan 30
3h ago
1845 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$5,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Third Ward apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
2 baths
$4,270
Apartment for rent
4d ago
725 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5h ago
4175 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower East Side condo for rent in Milwaukee
1515 N Van Buren St #510, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
227 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,400–$3,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
640 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,199
Apartment for rent
8h ago
159 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,350
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2310 E Bradford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3–4 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$2,030
Apartment for rent
11h ago
401 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$2,479
Apartment for rent
1d ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,339
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2534 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Third Ward apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
2 baths
$4,270
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,602
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
4d 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
1d ago
Verified
9520 W Fond Du Lac Ave #1, Milwaukee, WI 53225
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3154 N 40th St #1, Milwaukee, WI 53216
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,704
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,054
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
4d ago
3237 S 99th St, Milwaukee, WI 53227
2 beds
1 bath
$1,415–$1,475
House for rent
2d ago
249 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2555 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
1 bed
1 bath
$1,339
Apartment for rent
3d ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio
1 bath
$999–$1,109
Apartment for rent
3d ago
401 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599–$1,749
Apartment for rent
4d ago
222 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9520 W Fond Du Lac Ave #1, Milwaukee, WI 53225
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
2583 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Studio
1 bath
$859
Apartment for rent