Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin Heights

$1,175/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin Heights is $1,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$0.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin Heights

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklin Heights rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Average rent prices in Franklin Heights have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Rent prices in Franklin Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklin Heights is $950, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin Heights run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$825

209%

-

1 bedroom

$760

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$995

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,175

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$1,500

10%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

209%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$760

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Franklin Heights and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Franklin Heights

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$875
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI is 34% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI.

Discover rentals in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

2419-2421 W Keefe Ave. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

2419-2421 W Keefe Ave. (Duplex)

2419 W Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$895

3221-3221A N 20th St. (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

52m ago

8.4

Very good

3221-3221A N 20th St. (Duplex)

3221 N 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

3 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,045

3315 N 26th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Franklin Heights house for rent in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions for Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Franklin Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Franklin Heights?

The average rent in Franklin Heights is $1,175 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin Heights?

Average rent prices in Franklin Heights have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Franklin Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin Heights is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklin Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklin Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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