Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Milwaukee rent stands today
Milwaukee, WI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent costs.
Compared to national trends
Milwaukee sits 31.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 860 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Milwaukee rent for about $939/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,275/month. Houses command a median of $1,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,200/month, reflecting the city's inventory where apartments make up 76.5% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Green Moor rents fell 53.8% year over year to $1,225/month across 14 rentals, a decline far steeper than the citywide flat trend. This contrasts with Lincoln Village, where rents rose 6.6%, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Milwaukee.
Median rent
Median rent in Milwaukee
$1,295/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Milwaukee is $1,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milwaukee
860
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milwaukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in Milwaukee have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Milwaukee, WI
Rent prices in Milwaukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milwaukee is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee run $1,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $939 |  6% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,499 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $1,200 | |
Bay View | $1,448 | |
Harawbee | $1,085 | |
Hillside | $1,613 | |
Historic Third Ward | $2,180 | |
Lower East Side | $1,570 | |
Murray Hill | $1,395 | |
Northpoint | $1,579 | |
Riverwest | $1,205 | |
Walker's Point | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,350 | 1% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,599 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $707 | 34% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$939
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,570
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,085
Hillside
Average rent
$1,613
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,700
Bay View
Average rent
$1,448
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,205
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,579
Avenues West
Average rent
$1,200
Historic Third Ward
Average rent
$2,180
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$707
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
6%
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.
How does rent in Milwaukee, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Milwaukee and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Milwaukee
32%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 18% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,584
3%$1,294
23%$1,255
19%$1,602
9%$1,700
23%$1,995
2%$1,750
49%$1,099
3%$1,500
$1,650
14%$1,425
10%$1,255
52%Cost of living in Milwaukee, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 4% higher |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Milwaukee, WI
5d+ ago
2338 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
1 bed
1 bath
$360–$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1 bed
1 bath
$425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2056 S 5th Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milwaukee
1240 E Donges Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53217
4 beds
4 baths
$8,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,049
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5h ago
Verified
700 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,645–$5,982
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Third Ward apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2340 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,305–$2,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
1h ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,005–$1,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,682
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,682
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,682
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,682
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
2d ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
1h ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
1 bed
1 bath
$1,189–$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
249 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,515–$2,180
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Milwaukee, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Milwaukee rental market.
How much is rent in Milwaukee?
The average rent in Milwaukee is $1,295 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in Milwaukee have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Milwaukee is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Milwaukee?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Milwaukee are Harawbee ($1,085/mo), Avenues West ($1,200/mo), and Riverwest ($1,205/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Milwaukee?
To comfortably afford rent in Milwaukee, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Milwaukee?
January offers the best rental deals in Milwaukee, with rents running about 8.6% lower than September's peak prices. December and November are also less competitive months with lower demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).