Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Avenues West | $900 | |
| Bay View | $1,582 | |
| Brewer's Hill | $1,600 | |
| Harawbee | $1,079 | |
| Kilbourn Town | $1,750 | |
| Lower East Side | $1,658 | |
| Murray Hill | $1,297 | |
| Northpoint | $1,540 | |
| Riverwest | $1,190 | |
| Walker's Point | $1,682 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
| Condos | $1,295 | 5% | No Change | |
| Houses | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
| Rooms | $708 | 10% | - | 
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%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,658
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,297
Bay View
Average rent
$1,582
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,682
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,540
Kilbourn Town
Average rent
$1,750
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,079
Avenues West
Average rent
$900
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,190
Brewer's Hill
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$708
Last 30 days
10%
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.
Milwaukee
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 17% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
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Brookfield
$1,558
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Grafton
$1,385
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Greenfield
$1,595
Last year
Menomonee Falls
$1,475
Last year
Mequon
$1,920
Last year
Oak Creek
$1,950
Last year
Shorewood
$1,225
Last year
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$1,072
Last year
Waukesha
$1,495
Last year
Wauwatosa
$1,450
Last year
West Allis
$1,295
Last year
West Milwaukee
$1,195
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 | 
5d+ 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
4705 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2338 N 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
20h ago
743 S 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3170 N 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3372 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
330 W Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2535 N 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Juneau Town condo for rent in Milwaukee
925 E Wells St #1119, Milwaukee, WI 53202
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
14h ago
1845 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,534–$5,153
Apartment for rent
13h ago
4175 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
4 beds
3 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
221 E Oregon St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,800–$3,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Third Ward apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
2 baths
$3,780
Apartment for rent
3d 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
$1,775–$3,500
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1551 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$5,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
3d 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
8h ago
2518 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
12h ago
321 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$2,625
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2111 E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$2,625
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2310 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,875
Apartment for rent
16h ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,239–$1,399
Apartment for rent
16h ago
401 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,479
Apartment for rent
3d 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
1h ago
Verified
1551 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$5,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
270 E Highland Ave #1046, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
300 W Burnham St #NA, Milwaukee, WI 53204
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
5844 N 83rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4133 S 51st St, Milwaukee, WI 53220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2807 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1530 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1551 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$5,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Bay View house for rent in Milwaukee
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
920 N Hawley Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53213
2 beds
2 baths
$1,205
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 W Burnham St #NA, Milwaukee, WI 53204
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2729 E Bradford Ave #UPPER, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
23m ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,717
$1,418
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2338 N 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
7h ago
5066 N 84th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent