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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Riverwest
$1,205/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverwest is $1,205 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverwest
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverwest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in Riverwest have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Rent prices in Riverwest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverwest is $1,172, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverwest run $1,112 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,172.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,035 | 10% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | 4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brewer's Hill | $1,595 | |
Harawbee | $1,085 | |
Lower East Side | $1,570 | |
Murray Hill | $1,395 | |
Upper East Side | $1,650 | |
Yankee Hill | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,172 | 4% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,502 | No Change | 20% | |
Houses | $1,895 | 38% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
10%
Brewer's Hill
Average rent
$1,595
Harawbee
Average rent
$1,085
Lower East Side
Average rent
$1,570
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Upper East Side
Average rent
$1,650
Yankee Hill
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,502
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverwest, 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 Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Riverwest and Brewer's Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Riverwest
37%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI is 24% lower than the median rent in Brewer's Hill, Milwaukee, WI.
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5d+ ago
2846 N Holton St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2446 N Holton St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverwest apartment for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
2d ago
3885 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverwest house for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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.House for rent
22h ago
2650 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
2 baths
$2,345–$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Riverwest condo for rent in Milwaukee
2204 N Booth St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
2105 N Booth St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
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.Apartment for rent
22h ago
2650 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
2 baths
$2,345–$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
705 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
3d ago
Riverwest condo for rent in Milwaukee
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
2562 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2846 N Holton St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
815 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3817 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
901 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
3821 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1 bed
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Riverwest apartment for rent in Milwaukee
1200 E Singer Cir, Milwaukee, WI 53212
1 bed
1 bath
$895
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3015 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
3 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3885 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Riverwest rental market.
How much is rent in Riverwest?
The average rent in Riverwest is $1,205 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverwest?
Average rent prices in Riverwest have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Riverwest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverwest is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverwest?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverwest, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).