Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Bay View

$1,463/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bay View is $1,463 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $436 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bay View

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bay View rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Average rent prices in Bay View have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Rent prices in Bay View vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bay View is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay View run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,298.

Listings

Studio

$897

3%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,087

15%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,397

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,175

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$1,700

5%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bay View, 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 Bay View, Milwaukee, WI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bay View and Clock Tower Acres by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bay View

Median rent price$1,463
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$999
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay View, Milwaukee, WI is 46% higher than the median rent in Clock Tower Acres, Milwaukee, WI.

Discover rentals in Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

2323-2337 S 5th St./2346-2348 S Chase Ave. - 13 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

2323-2337 S 5th St./2346-2348 S Chase Ave. - 13 Unit

2323-2337 2323-2337 S 5th St./2346-2348 S Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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.
3224 S Howell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

3224 S Howell Ave

3224 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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.
2867 S Kinnickinnic - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

2867 S Kinnickinnic

2867 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,395

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.
1817 E Rusk Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay View apartment for rent in Milwaukee

1817 East Rusk Avenue - 1

1817 E Rusk Ave #1, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Bay View rental market.

How much is rent in Bay View?

The average rent in Bay View is $1,463 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bay View?

Average rent prices in Bay View have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Bay View rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bay View is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $436 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bay View?

To comfortably afford rent in Bay View, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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