Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Milwaukee rent stands today
Milwaukee, WI rents are essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,300/month. Month to month, rents increased 1.6%, indicating some recent upward movement despite a negligible $9 decrease compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Milwaukee is 32.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 872 total rentals, mostly apartments, providing a range of options.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Milwaukee are $895/month, 1-bedrooms $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,895/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Dineen Park rents rose 142.3% year over year to $2,240/month, a stark contrast to the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, White Manor rents fell 45.6% year over year to $1,360/month, showing significant neighborhood-level divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Milwaukee
$1,299/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Milwaukee is $1,299 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milwaukee
872
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milwaukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in Milwaukee have increased by 2% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  2% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenues West | $1,000 | |
Bay View | $1,600 | |
Harawbee | $1,150 | |
Hillside | $1,660 | |
Lower East Side | $1,395 | |
Murray Hill | $1,325 | |
Northpoint | $1,650 | |
Riverwest | $1,175 | |
Walker's Point | $1,802 | |
Yankee Hill | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | 3% | |
Rooms | $833 | 4% | 42% |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,395
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,325
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,150
Walker's Point
Average rent
$1,802
Hillside
Average rent
$1,660
Northpoint
Average rent
$1,650
Riverwest
Average rent
$1,175
Avenues West
Average rent
$1,000
Bay View
Average rent
$1,600
Yankee Hill
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$833
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
42%
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
33%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukee, WI is 23% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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5%$1,849
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7%$1,625
5%$2,617
7%$2,022
6%$1,295
21%$1,171
13%$1,395
3%$1,610
22%$1,385
18%$1,350
51%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 | 1% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 6% higher |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Milwaukee, WI
3h ago
829 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Studio
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
8h ago
422 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
816 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$825
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2866 N 34th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$825
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
700 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$5,907
Apartment for rent
1d ago
725 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$5,500
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1845 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,698–$5,388
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,445
$4,038
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
735 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,069–$1,449
Apartment for rent
1h ago
740 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,539
Apartment for rent
1h ago
401 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Studio
1 bath
$1,321–$1,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7300 W Dean Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,563
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,567
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 19
2d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
10h ago
1718 E Lafayette Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2724 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3255 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2728 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Price drop
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 $1,299 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in Milwaukee have increased by 2% 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 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Milwaukee?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Milwaukee are Avenues West ($1,000/mo), Yankee Hill ($1,095/mo), and Harawbee ($1,150/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee average around $1,190/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,310/month.
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).