Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin Heights

$1,250/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin Heights is $1,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin Heights

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin Heights run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

209%

209%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,049

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,175

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,550

41%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

209%

Last year

209%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

41%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI is 19% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI.

Discover rentals in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI

3350N25thM - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3350N25thM

3350 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

3324N27thM - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

3324N27thM

3324 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

3 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,250 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin Heights?

Average rent prices in Franklin Heights have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Franklin Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin Heights is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $50,000/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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